US Bridges

Tanque Verde Road over Pantano RD

Good

Pima County, Arizona · 1 MI E JCT Sabino Cyn RD · Structure no. 08895

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
168 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,141
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tanque Verde Road over Pantano RD is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Tanque Verde Road over Pantano RD in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 17,141 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,151 by 2042. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTanque Verde Road
CrossesPantano RD
Location1 MI E JCT Sabino Cyn RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.253, -110.8239
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span163 ft (49.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck30 ft (9.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,141 (2022)
Projected traffic17,151 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Tanque Verde Road over Pantano RD built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tanque Verde Road over Pantano RD 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 2023.

How much traffic does Tanque Verde Road over Pantano RD carry?

About 17,141 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Tanque Verde Road over Pantano RD?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 163 ft (49.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Tanque Verde Road over Pantano RD?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.