US Bridges

I 10; WB over FAS 317; Cortero RD

Poor

Pima County, Arizona · 13.8 MI N JCT I-19 · Structure no. 00865

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
56,965
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 10; WB over FAS 317; Cortero RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 10; WB over FAS 317; Cortero RD in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 59 years old, older than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 56,965 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,975 by 2042. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 62 ft wide.

CarriesI 10; WB
CrossesFAS 317; Cortero RD
Location13.8 MI N JCT I-19
RouteInterstate 10
StateArizona
Coordinates32.359, -111.0899
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56,965 (2022)
Projected traffic56,975 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 10; WB over FAS 317; Cortero RD built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is I 10; WB over FAS 317; Cortero RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does I 10; WB over FAS 317; Cortero RD carry?

About 56,965 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I 10; WB over FAS 317; Cortero RD?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns I 10; WB over FAS 317; Cortero RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.