I 10; EB over Bell Rd-Empirita RD
FairPima County, Arizona · 9.9 MI West of JCT SR 90 · Structure no. 00787
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 97 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,720
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 10; EB over Bell Rd-Empirita RD is a concrete continuous slab carrying I 10; EB over Bell Rd-Empirita RD in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 62 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 5 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 17,720 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,730 by 2041. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 10; EB over Bell Rd-Empirita RD built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is I 10; EB over Bell Rd-Empirita RD 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does I 10; EB over Bell Rd-Empirita RD carry?
About 17,720 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is I 10; EB over Bell Rd-Empirita RD?
The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns I 10; EB over Bell Rd-Empirita RD?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.