US Bridges

Bhbcb over Southern Pacific RR

Fair

Greenlee County, Arizona · 1.1 MI W JCT US 191 · Structure no. 08150

Built
1907
118 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bhbcb over Southern Pacific RR is a concrete arch - deck carrying Bhbcb over Southern Pacific RR in Greenlee County, Arizona. It was built in 1907, so it is 118 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesBhbcb
CrossesSouthern Pacific RR
Location1.1 MI W JCT US 191
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGreenlee County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.9947, -109.2887
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic60 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bhbcb over Southern Pacific RR built?

It was built in 1907, making it 118 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bhbcb over Southern Pacific RR 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 Bhbcb over Southern Pacific RR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Bhbcb over Southern Pacific RR?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Bhbcb over Southern Pacific RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.