US Bridges

Cosper Loop over Rocky John Canyon

Fair

Greenlee County, Arizona · 1.0 MI S JCT SR 75 · Structure no. 08147

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
42
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cosper Loop over Rocky John Canyon is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Cosper Loop over Rocky John Canyon in Greenlee County, Arizona. It was built in 1900, 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 6 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 42 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 52 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCosper Loop
CrossesRocky John Canyon
Location1.0 MI S JCT SR 75
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Coordinates32.89149, -109.20304
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42 (2022)
Projected traffic52 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cosper Loop over Rocky John Canyon built?

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

What condition is Cosper Loop over Rocky John Canyon 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 Cosper Loop over Rocky John Canyon carry?

About 42 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cosper Loop over Rocky John Canyon?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Cosper Loop over Rocky John Canyon?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.