US Bridges

I 10; EB over San Pedro River

Fair

Cochise County, Arizona · 4.4 MI E JCT SR 90 · Structure no. 01530

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
304 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,843
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 10; EB over San Pedro River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 10; EB over San Pedro River in Cochise County, Arizona. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 54 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 6 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 11,843 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,853 by 2042. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 10; EB
CrossesSan Pedro River
Location4.4 MI E JCT SR 90
RouteInterstate 10
StateArizona
Coordinates31.9687, -110.2797
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length304 ft (92.7 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,843 (2022)
Projected traffic11,853 by 2042
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 10; EB over San Pedro River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is I 10; EB over San Pedro River 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does I 10; EB over San Pedro River carry?

About 11,843 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is I 10; EB over San Pedro River?

The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 10; EB over San Pedro River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.