US Bridges

Mills Dr. over Drainageway

Good

Pima County, Arizona · Just E of Stone Ave · Structure no. 10340

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mills Dr. over Drainageway is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mills Dr. over Drainageway in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMills Dr.
CrossesDrainageway
LocationJust E of Stone Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates32.2851, -110.9694
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 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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2021)
Projected traffic80 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Mills Dr. over Drainageway built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mills Dr. 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 Mills Dr. over Drainageway carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mills Dr. over Drainageway?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Mills Dr. over Drainageway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.