Old Tucson Road over Potrero Creek
GoodSanta Cruz County, Arizona · 2.7 MI N JCT B19 · Structure no. 10616
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 122 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,057
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Tucson Road over Potrero Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Old Tucson Road over Potrero Creek in Santa Cruz County, Arizona. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 12,057 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,067 by 2042. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Tucson Road over Potrero Creek built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Tucson Road over Potrero Creek 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Old Tucson Road over Potrero Creek carry?
About 12,057 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Old Tucson Road over Potrero Creek?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Old Tucson Road over Potrero Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.