US Bridges

Vail Road over I 10;EB Lanes

Fair

Pima County, Arizona · 2.3 MI W JCT SR 83 · Structure no. 00744

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,153
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vail Road over I 10;EB Lanes is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vail Road over I 10;EB Lanes in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 63 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.

It carries about 7,153 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,163 by 2042. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesVail Road
CrossesI 10;EB Lanes
Location2.3 MI W JCT SR 83
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.0274, -110.7207
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,153 (2022)
Projected traffic7,163 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost$4,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Vail Road over I 10;EB Lanes built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Vail Road over I 10;EB Lanes 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Vail Road over I 10;EB Lanes carry?

About 7,153 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Vail Road over I 10;EB Lanes?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Vail Road over I 10;EB Lanes?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.