US Bridges

Houser RD over Santa Rosa Canal

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Pinal County, Arizona · 0.8 MI W LA Palma RD · Structure no. 08954

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Houser RD over Santa Rosa Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Houser RD over Santa Rosa Canal in Pinal County, Arizona. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2042. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHouser RD
CrossesSanta Rosa Canal
Location0.8 MI W LA Palma RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPinal County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.7778, -111.5495
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic60 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Houser RD over Santa Rosa Canal built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Houser RD over Santa Rosa Canal 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Houser RD over Santa Rosa Canal carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Houser RD over Santa Rosa Canal?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Houser RD over Santa Rosa Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.