US Bridges

Charleston Road over San Pedro River

Fair

Cochise County, Arizona · 7.4 MI NE JCT SR 90 · Structure no. 07592

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
316 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Charleston Road over San Pedro River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Charleston Road over San Pedro River in Cochise County, Arizona. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,010 by 2041. The structure is 316 ft (96.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesCharleston Road
CrossesSan Pedro River
Location7.4 MI NE JCT SR 90
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Coordinates31.62599, -110.17492
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length316 ft (96.3 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2021)
Projected traffic3,010 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Charleston Road over San Pedro River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Charleston Road 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Charleston Road over San Pedro River carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Charleston Road over San Pedro River?

The structure is 316 ft (96.3 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Charleston Road over San Pedro River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.