US Bridges

Alvernon Way over Aviation HWY

Good

Pima County, Arizona · 1.1 MI N JCT Ajo Way · Structure no. 09809

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,390
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alvernon Way over Aviation HWY is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Alvernon Way over Aviation HWY in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 11,390 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,400 by 2042. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAlvernon Way
CrossesAviation HWY
Location1.1 MI N JCT Ajo Way
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates32.19, -110.9092
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck25 ft (7.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,390 (2022)
Projected traffic11,400 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Alvernon Way over Aviation HWY built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alvernon Way over Aviation HWY 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 Alvernon Way over Aviation HWY carry?

About 11,390 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Alvernon Way over Aviation HWY?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Alvernon Way over Aviation HWY?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.