US Bridges

Pendleton Drive over Josephine Canyon

Good

Santa Cruz County, Arizona · 6.5 MI N Rio Rico Dr. · Structure no. 08484

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
155 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,590
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pendleton Drive over Josephine Canyon is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pendleton Drive over Josephine Canyon in Santa Cruz County, Arizona. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 1,590 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2042. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPendleton Drive
CrossesJosephine Canyon
Location6.5 MI N Rio Rico Dr.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySanta Cruz County
StateArizona
Coordinates31.5519, -111.0337
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,590 (2024)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Pendleton Drive over Josephine Canyon built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pendleton Drive over Josephine 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Pendleton Drive over Josephine Canyon carry?

About 1,590 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pendleton Drive over Josephine Canyon?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Pendleton Drive over Josephine Canyon?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.