US Bridges

Kino Blvd over Tucson Arroyo

Fair

Pima County, Arizona · 200 Ft N of 15th Street · Structure no. 09921

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
28,056
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kino Blvd over Tucson Arroyo is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Kino Blvd over Tucson Arroyo in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 28,056 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,066 by 2040. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKino Blvd
CrossesTucson Arroyo
Location200 Ft N of 15th Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.2161, -110.9454
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,056 (2020)
Projected traffic28,066 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kino Blvd over Tucson Arroyo built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kino Blvd over Tucson Arroyo 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does Kino Blvd over Tucson Arroyo carry?

About 28,056 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Kino Blvd over Tucson Arroyo?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Kino Blvd over Tucson Arroyo?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.