US Bridges

Vail Elementary SH over Drainage Channel

Good

Pima County, Arizona · 75 N JCT Rita RD · Structure no. 10478

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vail Elementary SH over Drainage Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Vail Elementary SH over Drainage Channel 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 1,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,210 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesVail Elementary SH
CrossesDrainage Channel
Location75 N JCT Rita RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates32.1143, -110.791
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionDecember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating82 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2020)
Projected traffic1,210 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Vail Elementary SH over Drainage Channel built?

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

What condition is Vail Elementary SH over Drainage Channel 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 December 2021.

How much traffic does Vail Elementary SH over Drainage Channel carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Vail Elementary SH over Drainage Channel?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Vail Elementary SH over Drainage Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.