Federal Roadway Project
Gila Box – Bonita Creek Road Repair

Scope of Work
Work on this project included storm repairs for roadway erosion at Bonita Creek, located within the Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area. These repairs involved the excavation of a 30-foot hill to assist in line-of-sight for drivers, installation of a culvert pipe and surrounding riprap, and a concrete low-water crossing. These measure where installed to offset natural erosion caused by water runoff.
Key Project Elements
- 2,650 Cubic Yards of Cut and Backfill
- 7,000 Yards of Grading
- 350 Square-feet of 12″ Grouted Rip-rap
- 110 Cubic Yards of 4000 PSI concrete repairs
- Installation of 31 Gabion Baskets at 9′ X3′ X3′
- Installation of 30-Foot Culvert Pipe
- Installation of 150-foot Concrete Low Water Crossing
Project Location:
Bonita Creek at Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area
Project Owner:
Bureau of Land Management
Project Timeline:
February 2025 – May 2025
Contract Amount:
780,600.00
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Whelcon Contractors LLC
1 West Wetmore Road, Suite 203
Tucson, AZ 85705
Phone: (520) 314-2001