US Bridges

Cushing Street over Santa Cruz River

Fair

Pima County, Arizona · W of I-10 · Structure no. 11630

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
310 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,007
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cushing Street over Santa Cruz River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cushing Street over Santa Cruz River in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 3,007 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,017 by 2042. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCushing Street
CrossesSanta Cruz River
LocationW of I-10
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates32.21772, -110.98267
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length310 ft (94.5 m)
Longest span152 ft (46.3 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,007 (2022)
Projected traffic3,017 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and railroad
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Cushing Street over Santa Cruz River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cushing Street 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Cushing Street over Santa Cruz River carry?

About 3,007 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cushing Street over Santa Cruz River?

The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Cushing Street over Santa Cruz River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.