US Bridges

I-10 EB & WB over 18th Street

Good

Pima County, Arizona · 1.2 MI N JCT I-19 · Structure no. 02857

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
126 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209,269
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-10 EB & WB over 18th Street is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I-10 EB & WB over 18th Street in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 209,269 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 209,279 by 2042. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 191 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-10 EB & WB
Crosses18th Street
Location1.2 MI N JCT I-19
RouteInterstate 10
StateArizona
Coordinates32.2122, -110.9796
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width191 ft (58.3 m)
Roadway width185 ft (56.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209,269 (2022)
Projected traffic209,279 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure11
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-10 EB & WB over 18th Street built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-10 EB & WB over 18th Street 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does I-10 EB & WB over 18th Street carry?

About 209,269 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-10 EB & WB over 18th Street?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 191 ft wide.

Who owns I-10 EB & WB over 18th Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.