US Bridges

I-10 EB over Cienega Creek

Good

Pima County, Arizona · 7.4 MI E JCT SR 83 · Structure no. 02764

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
367 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,649
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-10 EB over Cienega Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-10 EB over Cienega Creek in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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 15,649 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,659 by 2042. The structure is 367 ft (111.9 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-10 EB
CrossesCienega Creek
Location7.4 MI E JCT SR 83
RouteInterstate 10
StateArizona
Coordinates31.9857, -110.5677
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length367 ft (111.9 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,649 (2022)
Projected traffic15,659 by 2042
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-10 EB over Cienega Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-10 EB over Cienega Creek 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does I-10 EB over Cienega Creek carry?

About 15,649 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is I-10 EB over Cienega Creek?

The structure is 367 ft (111.9 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns I-10 EB over Cienega Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.