US Bridges

Sulfur Springs ST over Desert Wash

Fair

Cochise County, Arizona · 0.4 MI N JCT SR 80 · Structure no. 09663

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sulfur Springs ST over Desert Wash is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sulfur Springs ST over Desert Wash in Cochise County, Arizona. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,210 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSulfur Springs ST
CrossesDesert Wash
Location0.4 MI N JCT SR 80
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCochise County
StateArizona
Coordinates31.35662, -109.55395
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2021)
Projected traffic2,210 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Sulfur Springs ST over Desert Wash built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sulfur Springs ST over Desert Wash 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 2025.

How much traffic does Sulfur Springs ST over Desert Wash carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sulfur Springs ST over Desert Wash?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Sulfur Springs ST over Desert Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.