US Bridges

Ruthrauff RD over UPRR

Good

Pima County, Arizona · 400 Ft E I-10 · Structure no. 20160

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

About this bridge

Ruthrauff RD over UPRR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ruthrauff RD over UPRR 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 32,765 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,775 by 2042. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 145 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRuthrauff RD
CrossesUPRR
Location400 Ft E I-10
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates32.2942, -111.0285
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span152 ft (46.3 m)
Deck width145 ft (44.3 m)
Roadway width99 ft (30.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,765 (2023)
Projected traffic32,775 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 UPRR built?

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

What condition is Ruthrauff RD over UPRR 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 UPRR carry?

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

How long is Ruthrauff RD over UPRR?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.3 m) and a deck 145 ft wide.

Who owns Ruthrauff RD over UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.