US Bridges

Apache Powder Road over SPRR Spur

Good

Cochise County, Arizona · 1.9 MI SE JCT SR 80 · Structure no. 09551

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
95 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Apache Powder Road over SPRR Spur is a concrete continuous slab carrying Apache Powder Road over SPRR Spur 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 910 by 2041. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesApache Powder Road
CrossesSPRR Spur
Location1.9 MI SE JCT SR 80
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Coordinates31.8888, -110.2314
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2021)
Projected traffic910 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Apache Powder Road over SPRR Spur built?

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

What condition is Apache Powder Road over SPRR Spur 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Apache Powder Road over SPRR Spur carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Apache Powder Road over SPRR Spur?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Apache Powder Road over SPRR Spur?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.