US Bridges

Sanders RD over Santa Cruz River

Fair

Pima County, Arizona · 1.2 MI S JCT Grier RD · Structure no. 08263

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
301 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,333
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sanders RD over Santa Cruz River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sanders RD over Santa Cruz River in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 3,333 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,343 by 2042. The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSanders RD
CrossesSanta Cruz River
Location1.2 MI S JCT Grier RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.43447, -111.23395
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length301 ft (91.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,333 (2024)
Projected traffic3,343 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Sanders RD over Santa Cruz River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sanders RD over Santa Cruz 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Sanders RD over Santa Cruz River carry?

About 3,333 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sanders RD over Santa Cruz River?

The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Sanders RD over Santa Cruz River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.