US Bridges

Tucson Blvd over Tucson Arroyo

Good

Pima County, Arizona · 0.3 MI S JCT Bdwy Blvd · Structure no. 09521

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,318
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tucson Blvd over Tucson Arroyo is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Tucson Blvd over Tucson Arroyo in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 7,318 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 73,128 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTucson Blvd
CrossesTucson Arroyo
Location0.3 MI S JCT Bdwy Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates32.2172, -110.9352
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionAugust 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,318 (2023)
Projected traffic73,128 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
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 Tucson Blvd over Tucson Arroyo built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tucson Blvd over Tucson Arroyo 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Tucson Blvd over Tucson Arroyo carry?

About 7,318 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Tucson Blvd over Tucson Arroyo?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Tucson Blvd over Tucson Arroyo?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.