FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SR 186

Carrying SR 186 over Ideal Draw

12.6 mi W Jct SR 181, Cochise, Arizona

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
90 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SR 186

The SR 186 bridge in Cochise, Arizona carries SR 186 over Ideal Draw. It was built in 1970, making it 56 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2006, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.3 meters (24 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 231 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Arizona bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 89.8 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How SR 186 compares

▲ 42.4
Load rating vs Arizona average (47.4 t)
Top 16%
Higher load rating than 84% of Arizona bridges
215
Bridges in Cochise · 7 in Poor condition
SR 186 89.8 t
Arizona average 47.4 t

Live comparison across Arizona.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
97.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
13.7
Special reductions
−1.7

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
89.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1970
Last Reconstructed
2006
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
7.3 m (24 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
231 vehicles/day
Structure Number
05098

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SR 186 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare SR 186 against other structures in Cochise and across Arizona. Arizona bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for SR 186?

SR 186 in Cochise, Arizona on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SR 186 inspected?

SR 186's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 231 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SR 186 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for SR 186?

SR 186 has an NBI inventory load rating of 89.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SR 186?

SR 186 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is SR 186 and does age affect safety?

SR 186 was built in 1970, making it 56 years old and last reconstructed in 2006.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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