US Bridges

SR 82 over Stevens Canyon

Good

Santa Cruz County, Arizona · 10.6 MI SW JCT SR 83 · Structure no. 04512

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,129
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 82 over Stevens Canyon is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR 82 over Stevens Canyon in Santa Cruz County, Arizona. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 83 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 2,129 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,139 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 77.1 mi (124 km).

CarriesSR 82
CrossesStevens Canyon
Location10.6 MI SW JCT SR 83
RouteState Highway 82
StateArizona
Coordinates31.56006, -110.73408
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 rating88 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 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 traffic2,129 (2023)
Projected traffic2,139 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 Stevens Canyon built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is SR 82 over Stevens 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 Stevens Canyon carry?

About 2,129 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 82 over Stevens Canyon?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 82 over Stevens Canyon?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.