Cortaro Road over Santa Cruz River
GoodPima County, Arizona · 0.5 MI SW JCT I-10 · Structure no. 10227
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 815 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,915
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cortaro Road over Santa Cruz River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cortaro Road over Santa Cruz River in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 14,915 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,925 by 2042. The structure is 815 ft (248.4 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Cortaro Road over Santa Cruz River built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cortaro Road over Santa Cruz River 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Cortaro Road over Santa Cruz River carry?
About 14,915 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Cortaro Road over Santa Cruz River?
The structure is 815 ft (248.4 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns Cortaro Road over Santa Cruz River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.