US Bridges

Squire Ave over Soldier Creek

Good

Cochise County, Arizona · Bldg 74290 · Structure no. DAPTRAHUA000006

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2021 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Squire Ave over Soldier Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Squire Ave over Soldier Creek in Cochise County, Arizona. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2044. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSquire Ave
CrossesSoldier Creek
LocationBldg 74290
CountyCochise County
StateArizona
Coordinates31.55099, -110.3197
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2021)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Squire Ave over Soldier Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Squire Ave 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Squire Ave over Soldier Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Squire Ave over Soldier Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Squire Ave over Soldier Creek?

It is owned by the Army.