US Bridges

Morley Ave over Nogales Wash

FairPosted for load

Santa Cruz County, Arizona · 50 Ft E JCT B19 · Structure no. 08327

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1944
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,283
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morley Ave over Nogales Wash is a concrete tee beam carrying Morley Ave over Nogales Wash in Santa Cruz County, Arizona. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1944, so it is 95 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,283 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,293 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMorley Ave
CrossesNogales Wash
Location50 Ft E JCT B19
RouteCity Street 0
CountySanta Cruz County
StateArizona
Coordinates31.3433, -110.9317
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating22 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,283 (2022)
Projected traffic6,293 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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Morley Ave over Nogales Wash built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1944.

What condition is Morley Ave over Nogales 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Morley Ave over Nogales Wash carry?

About 6,283 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Morley Ave over Nogales Wash?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Morley Ave over Nogales Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.