US Bridges

Golf Links Road over Aviation Ramps

Fair

Pima County, Arizona · 1.0 MI W JCT Swan RD · Structure no. 09815

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
250 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
66,902
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Golf Links Road over Aviation Ramps is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Golf Links Road over Aviation Ramps 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 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 66,902 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,912 by 2042. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGolf Links Road
CrossesAviation Ramps
Location1.0 MI W JCT Swan RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.1898, -110.9073
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.5 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66,902 (2022)
Projected traffic66,912 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Golf Links Road over Aviation Ramps built?

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

What condition is Golf Links Road over Aviation Ramps 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 2023.

How much traffic does Golf Links Road over Aviation Ramps carry?

About 66,902 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Golf Links Road over Aviation Ramps?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns Golf Links Road over Aviation Ramps?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.