US Bridges

Craycroft RD over Tanque Verde and Panta

Fair

Pima County, Arizona · 0.5 MI N JCT Ft Lowell RD · Structure no. 08724

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
841 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
23,078
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Craycroft RD over Tanque Verde and Panta is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Craycroft RD over Tanque Verde and Panta in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 5 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 23,078 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,088 by 2042. The structure is 841 ft (256.3 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCraycroft RD
CrossesTanque Verde and Panta
Location0.5 MI N JCT Ft Lowell RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates32.268, -110.8751
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length841 ft (256.3 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,078 (2023)
Projected traffic23,088 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Craycroft RD over Tanque Verde and Panta built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Craycroft RD over Tanque Verde and Panta 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Craycroft RD over Tanque Verde and Panta carry?

About 23,078 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Craycroft RD over Tanque Verde and Panta?

The structure is 841 ft (256.3 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Craycroft RD over Tanque Verde and Panta?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.