US Bridges

SR 82 over Abandoned SPRR

Fair

Cochise County, Arizona · 9.9 MI E JCT SR 90 · Structure no. 00189

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
672
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 82 over Abandoned SPRR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 82 over Abandoned SPRR in Cochise County, Arizona. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 672 vehicles a day, roughly 62% of them trucks, projected to reach 682 by 2042. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 82
CrossesAbandoned SPRR
Location9.9 MI E JCT SR 90
RouteState Highway 82
CountyCochise County
StateArizona
Coordinates31.722, -110.1903
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic672 (2022)
Projected traffic682 by 2042
Trucks62%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed39.1 mi (63 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 82 over Abandoned SPRR built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 82 over Abandoned SPRR 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 82 over Abandoned SPRR carry?

About 672 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 62% are trucks.

How long is SR 82 over Abandoned SPRR?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 82 over Abandoned SPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.