Blue Riv Rd-Fr 281 over Blue River
FairGreenlee County, Arizona · 14.6 MI S JCT US 180 · Structure no. 11458
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 88 ft
- 3 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 concrete continuous tee beam carrying Blue Riv Rd-Fr 281 over Blue River in Greenlee County, Arizona. It was built in 1950, 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 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2041. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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.
What condition is Blue Riv Rd-Fr 281 over Blue 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 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 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Blue Riv Rd-Fr 281 over Blue River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.