US Bridges

Stone Avenue over Rillito River

Fair

Pima County, Arizona · N Wetmore RD · Structure no. 10341

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
404 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,855
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stone Avenue over Rillito River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stone Avenue over Rillito River in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 5 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 9,855 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,865 by 2042. The structure is 404 ft (123.1 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesStone Avenue
CrossesRillito River
LocationN Wetmore RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates32.2892, -110.9698
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length404 ft (123.1 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck25 ft (7.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,855 (2023)
Projected traffic9,865 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stone Avenue over Rillito River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stone Avenue over Rillito 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Stone Avenue over Rillito River carry?

About 9,855 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Stone Avenue over Rillito River?

The structure is 404 ft (123.1 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Stone Avenue over Rillito River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.