Avra Valley Road over Santa Cruz River
FairPima County, Arizona · 1.1 MI W of I 10 · Structure no. 10125
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 628 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,051
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Avra Valley Road over Santa Cruz River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Avra Valley Road over Santa Cruz River in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 6,051 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,061 by 2042. The structure is 628 ft (191.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Avra Valley Road over Santa Cruz River built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Avra Valley Road 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Avra Valley Road over Santa Cruz River carry?
About 6,051 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Avra Valley Road over Santa Cruz River?
The structure is 628 ft (191.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Avra Valley Road over Santa Cruz River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.