US Bridges

SR 82 over Sonoita Creek

Good

Santa Cruz County, Arizona · 12.6 MI SW JCT SR 83 · Structure no. 00804

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,234
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 82 over Sonoita Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 82 over Sonoita Creek in Santa Cruz County, Arizona. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 2,234 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,244 by 2042. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 77.1 mi (124 km).

CarriesSR 82
CrossesSonoita Creek
Location12.6 MI SW JCT SR 83
RouteState Highway 82
StateArizona
Coordinates31.5421, -110.7511
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,234 (2022)
Projected traffic2,244 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed77.1 mi (124 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 82 over Sonoita Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 82 over Sonoita Creek 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 SR 82 over Sonoita Creek carry?

About 2,234 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 82 over Sonoita Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns SR 82 over Sonoita Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.