US Bridges

Solomon Road over Stockton Drain

Fair

Graham County, Arizona · 1.2 MI E JCT US 191 · Structure no. 08125

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
700
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Solomon Road over Stockton Drain is a concrete slab carrying Solomon Road over Stockton Drain in Graham County, Arizona. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 5 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 710 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSolomon Road
CrossesStockton Drain
Location1.2 MI E JCT US 191
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGraham County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.80216, -109.68628
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2022)
Projected traffic710 by 2042
Trucks3%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$600,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Solomon Road over Stockton Drain built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Solomon Road over Stockton Drain 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Solomon Road over Stockton Drain carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Solomon Road over Stockton Drain?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Solomon Road over Stockton Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.