US Bridges

Sunshine Blvd over I 10

Fair

Pinal County, Arizona · 2.2 MI NW JCT SR 84 · Structure no. 00945

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
277 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,098
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunshine Blvd over I 10 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sunshine Blvd over I 10 in Pinal County, Arizona. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 1,098 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,108 by 2042. The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSunshine Blvd
CrossesI 10
Location2.2 MI NW JCT SR 84
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPinal County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.7347, -111.5504
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length277 ft (84.4 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,098 (2022)
Projected traffic1,108 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Sunshine Blvd over I 10 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sunshine Blvd over I 10 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Sunshine Blvd over I 10 carry?

About 1,098 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sunshine Blvd over I 10?

The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Sunshine Blvd over I 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.