US Bridges

Valencia Road over Drainageway

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Pima County, Arizona · 1.0 MI W JCT I-19 · Structure no. 10313

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
44,133
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valencia Road over Drainageway is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Valencia Road 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 44,133 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,143 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesValencia Road
CrossesDrainageway
Location1.0 MI W JCT I-19
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.1342, -111.0022
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 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 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 traffic44,133 (2020)
Projected traffic44,143 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Valencia Road over Drainageway built?

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

What condition is Valencia Road 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 2021.

How much traffic does Valencia Road over Drainageway carry?

About 44,133 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Valencia Road over Drainageway?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Valencia Road over Drainageway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.