US Bridges

Ajo Way over Interceptor Channel

Fair

Pima County, Arizona · 0.25 MI West Palo Verde · Structure no. 09567

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
24,014
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ajo Way over Interceptor Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ajo Way over Interceptor Channel in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 24,014 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,024 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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CarriesAjo Way
CrossesInterceptor Channel
Location0.25 MI West Palo Verde
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.17797, -110.92228
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 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 traffic24,014 (2022)
Projected traffic24,024 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure8
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ajo Way over Interceptor Channel built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ajo Way over Interceptor Channel 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 Ajo Way over Interceptor Channel carry?

About 24,014 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ajo Way over Interceptor Channel?

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

Who owns Ajo Way over Interceptor Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.