US Bridges

SR 80 over West Blvd

Fair

Cochise County, Arizona · 6.9 MI South of JCT SR 90 · Structure no. 00614

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,426
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 80 over West Blvd is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 80 over West Blvd in Cochise County, Arizona. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5,426 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,436 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 80
CrossesWest Blvd
Location6.9 MI South of JCT SR 90
RouteState Highway 80
CountyCochise County
StateArizona
Coordinates31.4519, -109.9349
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck25 ft (7.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,426 (2022)
Projected traffic5,436 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 80 over West Blvd built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 80 over West Blvd 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 80 over West Blvd carry?

About 5,426 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 80 over West Blvd?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns SR 80 over West Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.