Houghton Road over Pantano Wash
FairPima County, Arizona · 0.3 MI N JCT Irvington RD · Structure no. 09802
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 354 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,266
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Houghton Road over Pantano Wash is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Houghton Road over Pantano Wash in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 20,266 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,276 by 2042. The structure is 354 ft (107.9 m) long and 47 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Houghton Road over Pantano Wash built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Houghton Road over Pantano Wash 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Houghton Road over Pantano Wash carry?
About 20,266 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Houghton Road over Pantano Wash?
The structure is 354 ft (107.9 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Houghton Road over Pantano Wash?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.