US Bridges

SR 80 over Government Draw

Fair

Cochise County, Arizona · 11.8 MI S JCT SR 82 · Structure no. 00109

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
180 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,843
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 80 over Government Draw is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 80 over Government Draw in Cochise County, Arizona. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 91 years old, older than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,843 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,853 by 2042. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 80
CrossesGovernment Draw
Location11.8 MI S JCT SR 82
RouteState Highway 80
CountyCochise County
StateArizona
Coordinates31.6097, -110.0503
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,843 (2022)
Projected traffic1,853 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 80 over Government Draw built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is SR 80 over Government Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 80 over Government Draw carry?

About 1,843 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 80 over Government Draw?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 80 over Government Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.