US Bridges

Park Ave over Airport Wash

Fair

Pima County, Arizona · Park Ave N of Valencia · Structure no. 09345

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
109 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
7,854
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park Ave over Airport Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Park Ave over Airport Wash in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 7,854 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,864 by 2040. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPark Ave
CrossesAirport Wash
LocationPark Ave N of Valencia
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.1366, -110.9563
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck30 ft (9.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,854 (2020)
Projected traffic7,864 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$1,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Park Ave over Airport Wash built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park Ave over Airport Wash 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does Park Ave over Airport Wash carry?

About 7,854 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Park Ave over Airport Wash?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Park Ave over Airport Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.