US Bridges

I-10 EB over Valencia Road

Fair

Pima County, Arizona · 6.7 MI E JCT I-19 · Structure no. 01225

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
182 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
70,646
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-10 EB over Valencia Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-10 EB over Valencia Road in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 70,646 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,656 by 2042. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesI-10 EB
CrossesValencia Road
Location6.7 MI E JCT I-19
RouteInterstate 10
StateArizona
Coordinates32.13455, -110.88794
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck25 ft (7.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70,646 (2023)
Projected traffic70,656 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
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 EB over Valencia Road built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-10 EB over Valencia Road 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 2024.

How much traffic does I-10 EB over Valencia Road carry?

About 70,646 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I-10 EB over Valencia Road?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-10 EB over Valencia Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.