US Bridges

SR 92 over SPRR @ Stark

Fair

Cochise County, Arizona · 10.8 MI West of JCT US 80 · Structure no. 00665

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
169 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,555
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 92 over SPRR @ Stark is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 92 over SPRR @ Stark in Cochise County, Arizona. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 92
CrossesSPRR @ Stark
Location10.8 MI West of JCT US 80
RouteState Highway 92
CountyCochise County
StateArizona
Coordinates31.38, -110.049
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 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
CrossesOther
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)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 92 over SPRR @ Stark built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 92 over SPRR @ Stark 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 SPRR @ Stark carry?

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

How long is SR 92 over SPRR @ Stark?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 92 over SPRR @ Stark?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.