Houghton Rd SB
Carrying Houghton Rd SB over Union Pacific RR
1.4 mi N from I-10, Pima, Arizona
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: Houghton Rd SB
The Houghton Rd SB bridge in Pima, Arizona carries Houghton Rd SB over Union Pacific RR. It was built in 2018, making it 8 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 105.5 meters (346 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 18,297 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Arizona bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 47.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How Houghton Rd SB compares
Live comparison across Arizona.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2018
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 105.5 m (346 ft)
- Deck Width
- 16.5 m (54 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 18,297 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 11544
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 8/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Houghton Rd SB is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare Houghton Rd SB against other structures in Pima and across Arizona. Arizona bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for Houghton Rd SB?
Houghton Rd SB in Pima, Arizona has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is Houghton Rd SB inspected?
Houghton Rd SB's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 18,297 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Houghton Rd SB is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for Houghton Rd SB?
Houghton Rd SB has an NBI inventory load rating of 47.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining Houghton Rd SB?
Houghton Rd SB is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is Houghton Rd SB and does age affect safety?
Houghton Rd SB was built in 2018, making it 8 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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