US Bridges

Palo Verde RD over UPRR/36th ST

Fair

Pima County, Arizona · Palo Verde RD at UPRR · Structure no. 10501

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
350 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
35,597
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Palo Verde RD over UPRR/36th ST is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Palo Verde RD over UPRR/36th ST in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 35,597 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,607 by 2042. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 133 ft wide.

CarriesPalo Verde RD
CrossesUPRR/36th ST
LocationPalo Verde RD at UPRR
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Coordinates32.19056, -110.91589
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length350 ft (106.7 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width133 ft (40.5 m)
Roadway width113 ft (34.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,597 (2022)
Projected traffic35,607 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Palo Verde RD over UPRR/36th ST built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Palo Verde RD over UPRR/36th ST 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Palo Verde RD over UPRR/36th ST carry?

About 35,597 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Palo Verde RD over UPRR/36th ST?

The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 133 ft wide.

Who owns Palo Verde RD over UPRR/36th ST?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.