Western Avenue over Ephraim Canyon
GoodSanta Cruz County, Arizona · 0.3 MI E I 19 · Structure no. 09596
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 1960
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Western Avenue over Ephraim Canyon is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Western Avenue over Ephraim Canyon in Santa Cruz County, Arizona. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 71 years old, older 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,110 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Western Avenue over Ephraim Canyon built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.
What condition is Western Avenue over Ephraim Canyon 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Western Avenue over Ephraim Canyon carry?
About 4,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Western Avenue over Ephraim Canyon?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns Western Avenue over Ephraim Canyon?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.