Onion Saddle over Cave Creek
GoodCochise County, Arizona · 4.7 MI Sw/O Portal Fire & · Structure no. 030501000003261
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 46 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 95
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Onion Saddle over Cave Creek is a concrete slab carrying Onion Saddle over Cave Creek in Cochise County, Arizona. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 95 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Onion Saddle over Cave Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is Onion Saddle over Cave Creek 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Onion Saddle over Cave Creek carry?
About 95 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Onion Saddle over Cave Creek?
The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Onion Saddle over Cave Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.