Sahuarita RD over Santa Cruz River
GoodPima County, Arizona · 1.2 MI E JCT I-19 · Structure no. 11206
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 531 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,886
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sahuarita RD over Santa Cruz River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sahuarita RD over Santa Cruz River in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 3,886 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,896 by 2042. The structure is 531 ft (161.8 m) long and 42 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sahuarita RD over Santa Cruz River built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sahuarita RD 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Sahuarita RD over Santa Cruz River carry?
About 3,886 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Sahuarita RD over Santa Cruz River?
The structure is 531 ft (161.8 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Sahuarita RD over Santa Cruz River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.