US Bridges

Golf Links Road over Alamo Wash; West Branch

Good

Pima County, Arizona · 0.2 MI W JCT Kolb RD · Structure no. 09518

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
49 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
42,974
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Golf Links Road over Alamo Wash; West Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Golf Links Road over Alamo Wash; West Branch in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 51 years old, older than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 42,974 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,984 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 119 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGolf Links Road
CrossesAlamo Wash; West Branch
Location0.2 MI W JCT Kolb RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.192, -110.844
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width119 ft (36.3 m)
Roadway width93 ft (28.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,974 (2022)
Projected traffic42,984 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Golf Links Road over Alamo Wash; West Branch built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Golf Links Road over Alamo Wash; West Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Golf Links Road over Alamo Wash; West Branch carry?

About 42,974 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Golf Links Road over Alamo Wash; West Branch?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 119 ft wide.

Who owns Golf Links Road over Alamo Wash; West Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.