US Bridges

Ajo Way over Santa Cruz River

Good

Pima County, Arizona · W Junction of 19 · Structure no. 20061

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
282 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
46,149
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ajo Way over Santa Cruz River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ajo Way over Santa Cruz River in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 46,149 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,159 by 2042. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 118 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAjo Way
CrossesSanta Cruz River
LocationW Junction of 19
RouteState Highway 86
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.1778, -110.9908
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.8 m)
Deck width118 ft (36.1 m)
Roadway width104 ft (31.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck32 ft (9.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,149 (2022)
Projected traffic46,159 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Ajo Way over Santa Cruz River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ajo Way 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Ajo Way over Santa Cruz River carry?

About 46,149 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ajo Way over Santa Cruz River?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns Ajo Way over Santa Cruz River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.