US Bridges

Tournament Way over Julian Wash

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Pima County, Arizona · 200FT N of Benson HWY · Structure no. 11660

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tournament Way over Julian Wash is a steel truss - thru carrying Tournament Way over Julian Wash in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTournament Way
CrossesJulian Wash
Location200FT N of Benson HWY
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.1656, -110.9363
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic510 by 2042
Trucks10%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Tournament Way over Julian Wash built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tournament Way over Julian Wash 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 2024.

How much traffic does Tournament Way over Julian Wash carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Tournament Way over Julian Wash?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Tournament Way over Julian Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.