US Bridges

SR 82 over Santa Cruz River

Fair

Santa Cruz County, Arizona · 4.5 MI E JCT B19 · Structure no. 01478

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
334 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
2,473
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 82 over Santa Cruz River is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 82 over Santa Cruz River in Santa Cruz County, Arizona. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 2,473 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,483 by 2042. The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 82
CrossesSanta Cruz River
Location4.5 MI E JCT B19
RouteState Highway 82
CountySanta Cruz County
StateArizona
Coordinates31.3872, -110.8747
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length334 ft (101.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,473 (2022)
Projected traffic2,483 by 2042
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Santa Cruz River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 82 over Santa Cruz River 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 Santa Cruz River carry?

About 2,473 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is SR 82 over Santa Cruz River?

The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns SR 82 over Santa Cruz River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.