US Bridges

LA Canada Drive over Subdivision Drainway

Fair

Pima County, Arizona · 200 N-Roller Coastr · Structure no. 09344

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,010
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA Canada Drive over Subdivision Drainway is a concrete continuous culvert carrying LA Canada Drive over Subdivision Drainway in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 5,010 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,020 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLA Canada Drive
CrossesSubdivision Drainway
Location200 N-Roller Coastr
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.3017, -110.99531
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,010 (2022)
Projected traffic5,020 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA Canada Drive over Subdivision Drainway built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA Canada Drive over Subdivision Drainway 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does LA Canada Drive over Subdivision Drainway carry?

About 5,010 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is LA Canada Drive over Subdivision Drainway?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns LA Canada Drive over Subdivision Drainway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.