US Bridges

Geronimo Trail over Black Draw

FairPosted for load

Cochise County, Arizona · 16.8 MI E JCT Airport RD · Structure no. 08103

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
57 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Geronimo Trail over Black Draw is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Geronimo Trail over Black Draw in Cochise County, Arizona. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 89 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2039. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesGeronimo Trail
CrossesBlack Draw
Location16.8 MI E JCT Airport RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCochise County
StateArizona
Coordinates31.3584, -109.261
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating11 US tons
Inventory rating7.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 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 Black Draw built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Geronimo Trail over Black 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Geronimo Trail over Black Draw carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Geronimo Trail over Black Draw?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Geronimo Trail over Black Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.