Tanque Verde Road over Tanque Verde Creek
FairPima County, Arizona · 0.3 MI E JCT Pantano RD · Structure no. 09970
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 388 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 34,596
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tanque Verde Road over Tanque Verde Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tanque Verde Road over Tanque Verde Creek in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 34,596 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,606 by 2042. The structure is 388 ft (118.3 m) long and 127 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 Tanque Verde Road over Tanque Verde Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Tanque Verde Road over Tanque Verde Creek 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 Tanque Verde Road over Tanque Verde Creek carry?
About 34,596 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Tanque Verde Road over Tanque Verde Creek?
The structure is 388 ft (118.3 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 127 ft wide.
Who owns Tanque Verde Road over Tanque Verde Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.