US Bridges

Christensen Road over Pima Lateral Canal

Good

Pinal County, Arizona · 0.2 MI N JCT Vahki Inn RD · Structure no. 10744

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,010
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Christensen Road over Pima Lateral Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Christensen Road over Pima Lateral Canal in Pinal 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 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 1,010 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,020 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesChristensen Road
CrossesPima Lateral Canal
Location0.2 MI N JCT Vahki Inn RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPinal County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.9916, -111.5065
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,010 (2021)
Projected traffic1,020 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Christensen Road over Pima Lateral Canal built?

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

What condition is Christensen Road over Pima Lateral Canal 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 2023.

How much traffic does Christensen Road over Pima Lateral Canal carry?

About 1,010 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Christensen Road over Pima Lateral Canal?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Christensen Road over Pima Lateral Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.