US Bridges

Simpson St. over Drainageway

Good

Pima County, Arizona · 300 W EB I-10 FR · Structure no. 10326

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Simpson St. over Drainageway is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Simpson St. over Drainageway in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSimpson St.
CrossesDrainageway
Location300 W EB I-10 FR
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates32.2141, -110.9811
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2021)
Projected traffic30 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Simpson St. over Drainageway built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Simpson St. 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does Simpson St. over Drainageway carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Simpson St. over Drainageway?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Simpson St. over Drainageway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.