US Bridges

SR 82 over San Pedro River

Fair

Cochise County, Arizona · 9.7 MI E JCT SR 90 · Structure no. 00403

Built
1913
112 years old, rebuilt 1953
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
354 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
672
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 82 over San Pedro River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 82 over San Pedro River in Cochise County, Arizona. It was built in 1913 and reconstructed in 1953, so it is 112 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 354 ft (107.9 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
CrossesSan Pedro River
Location9.7 MI E JCT SR 90
RouteState Highway 82
CountyCochise County
StateArizona
Coordinates31.7234, -110.1941
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length354 ft (107.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 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
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 82 over San Pedro River built?

It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1953.

What condition is SR 82 over San Pedro River 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 San Pedro River carry?

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

How long is SR 82 over San Pedro River?

The structure is 354 ft (107.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 82 over San Pedro River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.