Congress Street over Santa Cruz River
FairPima County, Arizona · Congress ST W of I 10 · Structure no. 09008
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 205 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,152
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Congress Street over Santa Cruz River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Congress Street over Santa Cruz River in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 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 12,152 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,162 by 2042. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Congress Street over Santa Cruz River built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Congress Street 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 2023.
How much traffic does Congress Street over Santa Cruz River carry?
About 12,152 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Congress Street over Santa Cruz River?
The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.
Who owns Congress Street over Santa Cruz River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.