US Bridges

River Road over Drainageway

Good

Pima County, Arizona · 300 West of 1st Ave · Structure no. 10337

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30,850
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Road over Drainageway is a concrete continuous culvert carrying River Road over Drainageway in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 30,850 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,860 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRiver Road
CrossesDrainageway
Location300 West of 1st Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates32.2957, -110.9633
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 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,850 (2021)
Projected traffic30,860 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
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 River Road over Drainageway built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is River 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does River Road over Drainageway carry?

About 30,850 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is River Road over Drainageway?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns River Road over Drainageway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.