US Bridges

Chuichu RD over I8

Fair

Pinal County, Arizona · 4.8 MI W of JCT I10 · Structure no. 01197

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
256 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,417
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chuichu RD over I8 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chuichu RD over I8 in Pinal County, Arizona. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 2,417 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,427 by 2042. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesChuichu RD
CrossesI8
Location4.8 MI W of JCT I10
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Coordinates32.8277, -111.7574
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,417 (2022)
Projected traffic2,427 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 Chuichu RD over I8 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chuichu RD over I8 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Chuichu RD over I8 carry?

About 2,417 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Chuichu RD over I8?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Chuichu RD over I8?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.