Mescal Road over I 10
GoodCochise County, Arizona · 5.2 MI W of SR 90 · Structure no. 00517
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 221 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,998
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mescal Road over I 10 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mescal Road over I 10 in Cochise County, Arizona. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 66 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 1,998 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,008 by 2042. The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mescal Road over I 10 built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is Mescal Road over I 10 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Mescal Road over I 10 carry?
About 1,998 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Mescal Road over I 10?
The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Mescal Road over I 10?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.