US Bridges

Houghton RD over I-10

Good

Pima County, Arizona · 15.1 MI E JCT I 19 · Structure no. 20173

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
245 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,759
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Houghton RD over I-10 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Houghton RD over I-10 in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 13,759 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,769 by 2042. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 125 ft wide.

CarriesHoughton RD
CrossesI-10
Location15.1 MI E JCT I 19
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Coordinates32.0615, -110.7743
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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width125 ft (38.1 m)
Roadway width108 ft (32.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,759 (2022)
Projected traffic13,769 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Houghton RD over I-10 built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Houghton 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Houghton RD over I-10 carry?

About 13,759 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Houghton RD over I-10?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 125 ft wide.

Who owns Houghton RD over I-10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.