US Bridges

SR 82 over Mary Kane Canyon

Good

Santa Cruz County, Arizona · 13.6 MI NE JCT B 19 · Structure no. 04510

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,928
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 82 over Mary Kane Canyon is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR 82 over Mary Kane Canyon in Santa Cruz County, Arizona. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 87 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 1,928 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,938 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 77.1 mi (124 km).

CarriesSR 82
CrossesMary Kane Canyon
Location13.6 MI NE JCT B 19
RouteState Highway 82
StateArizona
Coordinates31.49989, -110.80994
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,928 (2023)
Projected traffic1,938 by 2042
Trucks14%
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 Mary Kane Canyon built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is SR 82 over Mary Kane Canyon 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 82 over Mary Kane Canyon carry?

About 1,928 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 82 over Mary Kane Canyon?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 82 over Mary Kane Canyon?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.