US Bridges

Garden Avenue over Soldier Creek

Good

Cochise County, Arizona · 1.1 MI S SR 90 · Structure no. 09479

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,155
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garden Avenue over Soldier Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Garden Avenue over Soldier Creek in Cochise County, Arizona. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 3,155 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,165 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesGarden Avenue
CrossesSoldier Creek
Location1.1 MI S SR 90
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,155 (2024)
Projected traffic3,165 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Garden Avenue over Soldier Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Garden Avenue over Soldier 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 Garden Avenue over Soldier Creek carry?

About 3,155 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Garden Avenue over Soldier Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Garden Avenue over Soldier Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.