Wards Canyon RD over Soap Box Canyon
PoorGreenlee County, Arizona · 3.4 MI E JCT US 191 · Structure no. 08149
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old, rebuilt 1975
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 31 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wards Canyon RD over Soap Box Canyon is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wards Canyon RD over Soap Box Canyon in Greenlee County, Arizona. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 110 years old, older than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 810 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wards Canyon RD over Soap Box Canyon built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.
What condition is Wards Canyon RD over Soap Box Canyon in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does Wards Canyon RD over Soap Box Canyon carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Wards Canyon RD over Soap Box Canyon?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Wards Canyon RD over Soap Box Canyon?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.