US Bridges

Geronimo Trail over Silver Creek

Fair

Cochise County, Arizona · 12.9 MI E JCT Airport RD · Structure no. 08101

Built
1944
81 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete Continuous
Length
85 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Geronimo Trail over Silver Creek is a concrete continuous arch - deck carrying Geronimo Trail over Silver Creek in Cochise County, Arizona. It was built in 1944, so it is 81 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 5 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2039. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesGeronimo Trail
CrossesSilver Creek
Location12.9 MI E JCT Airport RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCochise County
StateArizona
Coordinates31.33586, -109.30392
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2017)
Projected traffic110 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Geronimo Trail over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025.

What condition is Geronimo Trail over Silver Creek 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Geronimo Trail over Silver Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Geronimo Trail over Silver Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Geronimo Trail over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.