US Bridges

SR 92 over Green Bush Draw

Fair

Cochise County, Arizona · 12.3 MI West of JCT US 80 · Structure no. 00450

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,555
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 92 over Green Bush Draw is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 92 over Green Bush Draw in Cochise County, Arizona. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 87 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 4,555 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,565 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 92
CrossesGreen Bush Draw
Location12.3 MI West of JCT US 80
RouteState Highway 92
CountyCochise County
StateArizona
Coordinates31.3806, -110.0727
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,555 (2024)
Projected traffic4,565 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 92 over Green Bush Draw built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is SR 92 over Green Bush 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 92 over Green Bush Draw carry?

About 4,555 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 92 over Green Bush Draw?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 92 over Green Bush Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.