US Bridges

Alvernon Way over Drainageway

Fair

Pima County, Arizona · 100 S JCT Ft. Lowell RD · Structure no. 10372

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,152
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alvernon Way over Drainageway is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Alvernon Way over Drainageway in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 6 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 17,152 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,162 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAlvernon Way
CrossesDrainageway
Location100 S JCT Ft. Lowell RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.264, -110.9098
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 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 traffic17,152 (2022)
Projected traffic17,162 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Alvernon Way over Drainageway built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alvernon Way 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Alvernon Way over Drainageway carry?

About 17,152 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Alvernon Way over Drainageway?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Alvernon Way over Drainageway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.