US Bridges

First Avenue over Geronimo Wash

Fair

Pima County, Arizona · 200 South Orange Grove · Structure no. 10147

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,078
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

First Avenue over Geronimo Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying First Avenue over Geronimo Wash in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 26,078 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,088 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFirst Avenue
CrossesGeronimo Wash
Location200 South Orange Grove
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.32169, -110.96111
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating77.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,078 (2022)
Projected traffic26,088 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 First Avenue over Geronimo Wash built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is First Avenue over Geronimo 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does First Avenue over Geronimo Wash carry?

About 26,078 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is First Avenue over Geronimo Wash?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns First Avenue over Geronimo Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.