US Bridges

Park Avenue over Drainageway

Good

Pima County, Arizona · 0.2 MI S JCT 22nd ST · Structure no. 10298

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,038
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park Avenue over Drainageway is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Park Avenue over Drainageway 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,038 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,048 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPark Avenue
CrossesDrainageway
Location0.2 MI S JCT 22nd ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.20428, -110.95619
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,038 (2023)
Projected traffic14,048 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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

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 Park Avenue over Drainageway built?

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

What condition is Park Avenue over Drainageway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Park Avenue over Drainageway carry?

About 14,038 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Park Avenue over Drainageway?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Park Avenue over Drainageway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.