US Bridges

Bhbcb over Gila River

Fair

Greenlee County, Arizona · 4.0 MI W JCT US 191 · Structure no. 08152

Built
1918
107 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete Continuous
Length
288 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bhbcb over Gila River is a concrete continuous arch - deck carrying Bhbcb over Gila River in Greenlee County, Arizona. It was built in 1918 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 107 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 288 ft (87.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesBhbcb
CrossesGila River
Location4.0 MI W JCT US 191
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGreenlee County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.9648, -109.3091
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length288 ft (87.8 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 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
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 statusListed on 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 Bhbcb over Gila River built?

It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Bhbcb over Gila River 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 Gila River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Bhbcb over Gila River?

The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Bhbcb over Gila River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.