36th Street over Diversion Channel
FairPima County, Arizona · Overpass @ Palo Verde · Structure no. 09252
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
36th Street over Diversion Channel is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 36th Street over Diversion Channel in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,010 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 36th Street over Diversion Channel built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is 36th Street over Diversion Channel in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.
How much traffic does 36th Street over Diversion Channel carry?
About 8,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is 36th Street over Diversion Channel?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns 36th Street over Diversion Channel?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.