US Bridges

Bridge Road over Santa Cruz River

Good

Santa Cruz County, Arizona · 0.75 MI E of I 19 Efr · Structure no. 09968

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
354 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
621
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge Road over Santa Cruz River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bridge Road over Santa Cruz River in Santa Cruz County, Arizona. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 621 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 631 by 2042. The structure is 354 ft (107.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBridge Road
CrossesSanta Cruz River
Location0.75 MI E of I 19 Efr
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySanta Cruz County
StateArizona
Coordinates31.6131, -111.0413
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length354 ft (107.9 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic621 (2024)
Projected traffic631 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Bridge Road over Santa Cruz River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridge Road 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 Bridge Road over Santa Cruz River carry?

About 621 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bridge Road over Santa Cruz River?

The structure is 354 ft (107.9 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge Road over Santa Cruz River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.