US Bridges

Blue Riv Rd-Fr 281 over Wash

Fair

Greenlee County, Arizona · 20.1 MI S JCT US 180 · Structure no. 11461

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blue Riv Rd-Fr 281 over Wash is a concrete slab carrying Blue Riv Rd-Fr 281 over Wash in Greenlee County, Arizona. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesBlue Riv Rd-Fr 281
CrossesWash
Location20.1 MI S JCT US 180
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGreenlee County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.6165, -109.10074
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2021)
Projected traffic40 by 2041
Trucks1%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Blue Riv Rd-Fr 281 over Wash built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blue Riv Rd-Fr 281 over Wash 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 Wash carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Blue Riv Rd-Fr 281 over Wash?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Blue Riv Rd-Fr 281 over Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.