22nd Street over Santa Cruz River
FairPima County, Arizona · 0.6 MI W JCT I-10 · Structure no. 09774
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 243 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,862
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
22nd Street over Santa Cruz River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 22nd Street over Santa Cruz River in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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 17,862 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,872 by 2042. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 71 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 22nd Street over Santa Cruz River built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is 22nd 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does 22nd Street over Santa Cruz River carry?
About 17,862 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 22nd Street over Santa Cruz River?
The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.
Who owns 22nd Street over Santa Cruz River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.