US Bridges

Grant Road over Santa Cruz River

Good

Pima County, Arizona · Grant Road W of I 10 · Structure no. 09017

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,718
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grant Road over Santa Cruz River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Grant Road over Santa Cruz River in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 28,718 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,728 by 2042. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGrant Road
CrossesSanta Cruz River
LocationGrant Road W of I 10
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates32.2505, -110.9972
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width82 ft (24.9 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck30 ft (9.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,718 (2023)
Projected traffic28,728 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$6,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Grant Road over Santa Cruz River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grant Road over Santa Cruz River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Grant Road over Santa Cruz River carry?

About 28,718 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Grant Road over Santa Cruz River?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Grant Road over Santa Cruz River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.