US Bridges

22nd Street over Mission Road

Good

Pima County, Arizona · 0.8 MI W JCT I-10 · Structure no. 09781

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
288 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,826
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

22nd Street over Mission Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 22nd Street over Mission Road in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 17,826 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,836 by 2042. The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries22nd Street
CrossesMission Road
Location0.8 MI W JCT I-10
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates32.2055, -110.9937
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length288 ft (87.8 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width72 ft (22 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,826 (2023)
Projected traffic17,836 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 22nd Street over Mission Road built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is 22nd Street over Mission Road 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does 22nd Street over Mission Road carry?

About 17,826 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 22nd Street over Mission Road?

The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns 22nd Street over Mission Road?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.