US Bridges

Sunrise Drive over Ventana Wash

Fair

Pima County, Arizona · 0.4 MI W of Kolb Road · Structure no. 09969

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,758
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunrise Drive over Ventana Wash is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sunrise Drive over Ventana Wash 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 7,758 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,768 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 91 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSunrise Drive
CrossesVentana Wash
Location0.4 MI W of Kolb Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.30889, -110.83884
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,758 (2022)
Projected traffic7,768 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Sunrise Drive over Ventana Wash built?

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

What condition is Sunrise Drive over Ventana 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Sunrise Drive over Ventana Wash carry?

About 7,758 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sunrise Drive over Ventana Wash?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns Sunrise Drive over Ventana Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.