US Bridges

Blue Riv Rd-Fr 281 over Campbell Blue Creek

Good

Greenlee County, Arizona · 9.9 MI S JCT US 180 · Structure no. 11638

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blue Riv Rd-Fr 281 over Campbell Blue Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blue Riv Rd-Fr 281 over Campbell Blue Creek in Greenlee County, Arizona. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2040. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 14 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
CrossesCampbell Blue Creek
Location9.9 MI S JCT US 180
RouteCounty Highway 281
CountyGreenlee County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.7243, -109.0457
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic60 by 2040
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Blue Riv Rd-Fr 281 over Campbell Blue Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blue Riv Rd-Fr 281 over Campbell Blue Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Blue Riv Rd-Fr 281 over Campbell Blue Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Blue Riv Rd-Fr 281 over Campbell Blue Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Blue Riv Rd-Fr 281 over Campbell Blue Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.