US Bridges

Tenth Street over Drainageway

Fair

Pima County, Arizona · 0.22 MI W Euclid Ave · Structure no. 10323

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,250
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tenth Street over Drainageway is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Tenth Street over Drainageway in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 years old, older 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 5 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 19,250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,260 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTenth Street
CrossesDrainageway
Location0.22 MI W Euclid Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.22253, -110.96331
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic19,250 (2020)
Projected traffic19,260 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Tenth Street over Drainageway built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tenth Street over Drainageway 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Tenth Street over Drainageway carry?

About 19,250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Tenth Street over Drainageway?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Tenth Street over Drainageway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.