US Bridges

Kino Blvd over Julian Wash

Fair

Pima County, Arizona · 0.3 MI N JCT Benson HWY · Structure no. 09858

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
190 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
31,693
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kino Blvd over Julian Wash is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kino Blvd over Julian Wash in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 31,693 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,703 by 2042. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 144 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKino Blvd
CrossesJulian Wash
Location0.3 MI N JCT Benson HWY
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.1731, -110.94389
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width144 ft (43.9 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,693 (2023)
Projected traffic31,703 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
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 Kino Blvd over Julian Wash built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kino Blvd over Julian Wash 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Kino Blvd over Julian Wash carry?

About 31,693 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Kino Blvd over Julian Wash?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 144 ft wide.

Who owns Kino Blvd over Julian Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.