US Bridges

SR 80 over White Water Draw

Good

Cochise County, Arizona · 0.4 MI W JCT US 191 · Structure no. 01626

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
218 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,765
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 80 over White Water Draw is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 80 over White Water Draw in Cochise County, Arizona. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 4,765 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,775 by 2042. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 111 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesSR 80
CrossesWhite Water Draw
Location0.4 MI W JCT US 191
RouteState Highway 80
StateArizona
Coordinates31.35302, -109.58581
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.7 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,765 (2022)
Projected traffic4,775 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 80 over White Water Draw built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 80 over White Water Draw 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 80 over White Water Draw carry?

About 4,765 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 80 over White Water Draw?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns SR 80 over White Water Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.