US Bridges

SR 82 over Flux Canyon

Good

Santa Cruz County, Arizona · 15.6 MI SW of JCT SR 83 · Structure no. 04511

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
65 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,928
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 82 over Flux Canyon is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR 82 over Flux Canyon in Santa Cruz County, Arizona. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 65 ft (19.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 77.1 mi (124 km).

CarriesSR 82
CrossesFlux Canyon
Location15.6 MI SW of JCT SR 83
RouteState Highway 82
StateArizona
Coordinates31.51575, -110.78536
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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 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 Flux Canyon built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 82 over Flux 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 Flux Canyon carry?

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

How long is SR 82 over Flux Canyon?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR 82 over Flux Canyon?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.