US Bridges

FAS 460;AIRPORT RD over I-10

Poor

Cochise County, Arizona · 7.9 MI E JCT US191 South · Structure no. 01114

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
309 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,068
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 460;AIRPORT RD over I-10 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 460;AIRPORT RD over I-10 in Cochise County, Arizona. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,068 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,078 by 2042. The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 460;AIRPORT RD
CrossesI-10
Location7.9 MI E JCT US191 South
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCochise County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.2536, -109.8544
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length309 ft (94.2 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,068 (2022)
Projected traffic1,078 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 460;AIRPORT RD over I-10 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 460;AIRPORT RD over I-10 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 460;AIRPORT RD over I-10 carry?

About 1,068 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is FAS 460;AIRPORT RD over I-10?

The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 460;AIRPORT RD over I-10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.