US Bridges

S Air Guard Way over Airport Wash

Fair

Pima County, Arizona · Just North of Main Entran · Structure no. AFAZXHEA00091

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
101 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2014 count
Owner
Federal
Air Force

About this bridge

S Air Guard Way over Airport Wash is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S Air Guard Way over Airport Wash in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 600 by 2034. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS Air Guard Way
CrossesAirport Wash
LocationJust North of Main Entran
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.13374, -110.94911
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2014)
Projected traffic600 by 2034
Trucks—
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerAir Force
Maintained byAir Force
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$90,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Air Guard Way over Airport Wash built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Air Guard Way over Airport Wash 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does S Air Guard Way over Airport Wash carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is S Air Guard Way over Airport Wash?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S Air Guard Way over Airport Wash?

It is owned by the Air Force.