US Bridges

SR 82 over Casa Blanca Wash

Fair

Santa Cruz County, Arizona · 8.1 MI SW JCT SR 83 · Structure no. 00860

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
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 Casa Blanca Wash is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 82 over Casa Blanca Wash in Santa Cruz County, Arizona. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 2,234 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 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 77.1 mi (124 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 82
CrossesCasa Blanca Wash
Location8.1 MI SW JCT SR 83
RouteState Highway 82
CountySanta Cruz County
StateArizona
Coordinates31.5957, -110.7243
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 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 width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 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
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 Casa Blanca Wash built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 82 over Casa Blanca Wash 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 82 over Casa Blanca Wash carry?

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

How long is SR 82 over Casa Blanca Wash?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 82 over Casa Blanca Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.