US Bridges

I-10 WB over Monk Draw

Fair

Cochise County, Arizona · 0.4 MI W JCT US 191 North · Structure no. 01669

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,706
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-10 WB over Monk Draw is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-10 WB over Monk Draw in Cochise County, Arizona. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 7,706 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,716 by 2042. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-10 WB
CrossesMonk Draw
Location0.4 MI W JCT US 191 North
RouteInterstate 10
StateArizona
Coordinates32.36293, -109.62765
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,706 (2022)
Projected traffic7,716 by 2042
Trucks43%
Lanes on structure3
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 WB over Monk Draw built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-10 WB over Monk Draw 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I-10 WB over Monk Draw carry?

About 7,706 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is I-10 WB over Monk Draw?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns I-10 WB over Monk Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.