Blue Riv Rd-Fr 281 over Blue River
GoodGreenlee County, Arizona · 12.5 MI S JCT US 180 · Structure no. 11457
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1975
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 106 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blue Riv Rd-Fr 281 over Blue River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blue Riv Rd-Fr 281 over Blue River in Greenlee County, Arizona. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 75 years old, older than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2041. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Blue Riv Rd-Fr 281 over Blue River built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.
What condition is Blue Riv Rd-Fr 281 over Blue River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Blue Riv Rd-Fr 281 over Blue River carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Blue Riv Rd-Fr 281 over Blue River?
The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Blue Riv Rd-Fr 281 over Blue River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.