US Bridges

Leslie Canyon RD over Leslie Creek

FairPosted for load

Cochise County, Arizona · 17 MI N of SR 80 · Structure no. 08115

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leslie Canyon RD over Leslie Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Leslie Canyon RD over Leslie Creek in Cochise County, Arizona. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 29 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2042. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesLeslie Canyon RD
CrossesLeslie Creek
Location17 MI N of SR 80
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCochise County
StateArizona
Coordinates31.5885, -109.5115
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29 (2022)
Projected traffic39 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
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 Leslie Canyon RD over Leslie Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Leslie Canyon RD over Leslie Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Leslie Canyon RD over Leslie Creek carry?

About 29 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Leslie Canyon RD over Leslie Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Leslie Canyon RD over Leslie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.