US Bridges

Ruthrauff RD over Davis Avenue

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Pima County, Arizona · Ruthrauff RD · Structure no. 11551

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32,765
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ruthrauff RD over Davis Avenue is a concrete frame carrying Ruthrauff RD over Davis Avenue in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 32,765 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,775 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 124 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRuthrauff RD
CrossesDavis Avenue
LocationRuthrauff RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates32.2942, -111.0269
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating95 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width124 ft (37.9 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,765 (2023)
Projected traffic32,775 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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 Ruthrauff RD over Davis Avenue built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ruthrauff RD over Davis Avenue 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Ruthrauff RD over Davis Avenue carry?

About 32,765 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Ruthrauff RD over Davis Avenue?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 124 ft wide.

Who owns Ruthrauff RD over Davis Avenue?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.