US Bridges

Kino Springs Drive over Santa Cruz River

Good

Santa Cruz County, Arizona · 2.5 MI SE of JCT SR 82 · Structure no. 08643

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
246 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
375
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kino Springs Drive over Santa Cruz River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kino Springs Drive over Santa Cruz River in Santa Cruz County, Arizona. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 385 by 2042. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKino Springs Drive
CrossesSanta Cruz River
Location2.5 MI SE of JCT SR 82
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySanta Cruz County
StateArizona
Coordinates31.3742, -110.8436
Functional classRural Minor 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2024)
Projected traffic385 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Kino Springs Drive over Santa Cruz River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kino Springs Drive over Santa Cruz River 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 Kino Springs Drive over Santa Cruz River carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Kino Springs Drive over Santa Cruz River?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Kino Springs Drive over Santa Cruz River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.