US Bridges

SR B 10 over San Simon River

Good

Cochise County, Arizona · 30.2 MI E JCT US 191 · Structure no. 00230

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
180 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
482
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR B 10 over San Simon River is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR B 10 over San Simon River in Cochise County, Arizona. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older 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 482 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 492 by 2040. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR B 10
CrossesSan Simon River
Location30.2 MI E JCT US 191
RouteState Highway 10
StateArizona
Coordinates32.2618, -109.2066
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic482 (2020)
Projected traffic492 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR B 10 over San Simon River built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR B 10 over San Simon 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR B 10 over San Simon River carry?

About 482 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR B 10 over San Simon River?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR B 10 over San Simon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.