US Bridges

Bhbcb over Pumroy Canyon

Fair

Greenlee County, Arizona · 6.4 MI W JCT US 191 · Structure no. 08534

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bhbcb over Pumroy Canyon is a concrete slab carrying Bhbcb over Pumroy Canyon in Greenlee County, Arizona. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesBhbcb
CrossesPumroy Canyon
Location6.4 MI W JCT US 191
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGreenlee County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.9465, -109.3195
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 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2022)
Projected traffic45 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bhbcb over Pumroy Canyon built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bhbcb over Pumroy 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 Bhbcb over Pumroy Canyon carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Bhbcb over Pumroy Canyon?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Bhbcb over Pumroy Canyon?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.