US Bridges

Old SR 76 over San Pedro River

Fair

Pima County, Arizona · 20.4 MI S of JCT SR 77 · Structure no. 07562

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
611 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
620
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old SR 76 over San Pedro River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old SR 76 over San Pedro River in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 620 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2042. The structure is 611 ft (186.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesOld SR 76
CrossesSan Pedro River
Location20.4 MI S of JCT SR 77
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Coordinates32.4447, -110.4885
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length611 ft (186.2 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic620 (2025)
Projected traffic630 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Old SR 76 over San Pedro River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old SR 76 over San Pedro River 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 2025.

How much traffic does Old SR 76 over San Pedro River carry?

About 620 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old SR 76 over San Pedro River?

The structure is 611 ft (186.2 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Old SR 76 over San Pedro River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.