US Bridges

Ajo Way over Drainageway

Good

Pima County, Arizona · 0.3 MI W JCT Country Club · Structure no. 10305

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,013
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ajo Way over Drainageway is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ajo Way over Drainageway in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 25,013 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,023 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAjo Way
CrossesDrainageway
Location0.3 MI W JCT Country Club
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.178, -110.9308
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,013 (2023)
Projected traffic25,023 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 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 Ajo Way over Drainageway built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ajo Way 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Ajo Way over Drainageway carry?

About 25,013 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ajo Way over Drainageway?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Ajo Way over Drainageway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.