US Bridges

Andrews Road over Huachuca Canyon Creek

Poor

Cochise County, Arizona · 220 W of Hines RD Ints · Structure no. DAPTRAHUA000003

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2015 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Andrews Road over Huachuca Canyon Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Andrews Road over Huachuca Canyon Creek in Cochise County, Arizona. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAndrews Road
CrossesHuachuca Canyon Creek
Location220 W of Hines RD Ints
CountyCochise County
StateArizona
Coordinates31.54885, -110.3693
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2015)
Projected traffic300 by 2044
Trucks10%
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

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Andrews Road over Huachuca Canyon Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Andrews Road over Huachuca Canyon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Andrews Road over Huachuca Canyon Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Andrews Road over Huachuca Canyon Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Andrews Road over Huachuca Canyon Creek?

It is owned by the Army.