US Bridges

Gold Hill over Nogales Creek

Fair

Santa Cruz County, Arizona · 50 Ft E JCT B19 · Structure no. 08172

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,598
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gold Hill over Nogales Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Gold Hill over Nogales Creek in Santa Cruz County, Arizona. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 4,598 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,608 by 2042. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGold Hill
CrossesNogales Creek
Location50 Ft E JCT B19
RouteCity Street 0
CountySanta Cruz County
StateArizona
Coordinates31.3837, -110.9473
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,598 (2022)
Projected traffic4,608 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gold Hill over Nogales Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gold Hill over Nogales Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Gold Hill over Nogales Creek carry?

About 4,598 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Gold Hill over Nogales Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Gold Hill over Nogales Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.