US Bridges

Ruthrauff RD over I-10

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Pima County, Arizona · 7.8 MI N JCT I-19 · Structure no. 20159

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
284 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
32,765
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ruthrauff RD over I-10 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ruthrauff RD over I-10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 32,765 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,775 by 2042. The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long and 128 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRuthrauff RD
CrossesI-10
Location7.8 MI N JCT I-19
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.2942, -111.0297
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length284 ft (86.6 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.4 m)
Deck width128 ft (39 m)
Roadway width108 ft (32.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,765 (2023)
Projected traffic32,775 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ruthrauff RD over I-10 built?

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

What condition is Ruthrauff RD over I-10 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 Ruthrauff RD over I-10 carry?

About 32,765 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Ruthrauff RD over I-10?

The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.4 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.

Who owns Ruthrauff RD over I-10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.