Elgin Road over Babocomari Creek
PoorPosted for loadSanta Cruz County, Arizona · 5.16 MI S SR 82 (@ Elgin) · Structure no. 08165
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,473
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elgin Road over Babocomari Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Elgin Road over Babocomari Creek in Santa Cruz County, Arizona. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 105 years old, older than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,473 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,483 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elgin Road over Babocomari Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Elgin Road over Babocomari Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Elgin Road over Babocomari Creek carry?
About 2,473 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is Elgin Road over Babocomari Creek?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Elgin Road over Babocomari Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.