US Bridges

SR 75 over Ca Bar Creek

Fair

Greenlee County, Arizona · 1.5 MI S JCT US 191 · Structure no. 00251

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
173 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,781
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 75 over Ca Bar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 75 over Ca Bar Creek in Greenlee County, Arizona. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 84 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 1,781 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,791 by 2042. The structure is 173 ft (52.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.8 mi (85 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 75
CrossesCa Bar Creek
Location1.5 MI S JCT US 191
RouteState Highway 75
CountyGreenlee County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.93294, -109.21399
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length173 ft (52.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,781 (2022)
Projected traffic1,791 by 2042
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed52.8 mi (85 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 75 over Ca Bar Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is SR 75 over Ca Bar 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 SR 75 over Ca Bar Creek carry?

About 1,781 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SR 75 over Ca Bar Creek?

The structure is 173 ft (52.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 75 over Ca Bar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.