US Bridges

Hereford Road over Hereford River

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Cochise County, Arizona · 8.3 MI East of SR 92 · Structure no. 10597

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
263 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
908
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hereford Road over Hereford River is a steel truss - thru carrying Hereford Road over Hereford River in Cochise County, Arizona. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 908 vehicles a day, projected to reach 918 by 2042. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesHereford Road
CrossesHereford River
Location8.3 MI East of SR 92
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCochise County
StateArizona
Coordinates31.4382, -110.1081
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length263 ft (80.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic908 (2022)
Projected traffic918 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hereford Road over Hereford River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hereford Road over Hereford River 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 2023.

How much traffic does Hereford Road over Hereford River carry?

About 908 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Hereford Road over Hereford River?

The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Hereford Road over Hereford River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.