US Bridges

SR 87 over Strawberry Creek

Good

Gila County, Arizona · 18.1 MI N JCT SR 260 · Structure no. 00144

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,011
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 87 over Strawberry Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying SR 87 over Strawberry Creek in Gila County, Arizona. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 90 years old, older 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 6,011 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,021 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 87
CrossesStrawberry Creek
Location18.1 MI N JCT SR 260
RouteState Highway 87
CountyGila County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.4074, -111.4932
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,011 (2024)
Projected traffic6,021 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 87 over Strawberry Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is SR 87 over Strawberry 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 87 over Strawberry Creek carry?

About 6,011 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 87 over Strawberry Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns SR 87 over Strawberry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.