US Bridges

Country Club Road over Arroyo Chico

Good

Pima County, Arizona · 0.3 MI S JCT Bdwy Blvd · Structure no. 09522

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,177
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Country Club Road over Arroyo Chico is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Country Club Road over Arroyo Chico in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 14,177 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,187 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCountry Club Road
CrossesArroyo Chico
Location0.3 MI S JCT Bdwy Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates32.2165, -110.92664
Functional classUrban Minor 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 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,177 (2023)
Projected traffic14,187 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Country Club Road over Arroyo Chico built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Country Club Road over Arroyo Chico 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 Country Club Road over Arroyo Chico carry?

About 14,177 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Country Club Road over Arroyo Chico?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Country Club Road over Arroyo Chico?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.