US Bridges

Santa Clara Avenue over Airport Wash

Good

Pima County, Arizona · 1/8 MI E I-19/N Drexel RD · Structure no. 10315

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
77 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Santa Clara Avenue over Airport Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Santa Clara Avenue over Airport Wash in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2040. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSanta Clara Avenue
CrossesAirport Wash
Location1/8 MI E I-19/N Drexel RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.1523, -110.9819
Functional classUrban Local

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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating81 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2020)
Projected traffic210 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
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 Santa Clara Avenue over Airport Wash built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Santa Clara Avenue over Airport Wash 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 Santa Clara Avenue over Airport Wash carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Santa Clara Avenue over Airport Wash?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Santa Clara Avenue over Airport Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.