US Bridges

SR 260 over Wildlife Crossing

Fair

Gila County, Arizona · 20.2 MI E JCT SR 87 · Structure no. 01446

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
351 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,763
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 260 over Wildlife Crossing is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SR 260 over Wildlife Crossing in Gila County, Arizona. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 3,763 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,773 by 2042. The structure is 351 ft (107 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 260
CrossesWildlife Crossing
Location20.2 MI E JCT SR 87
RouteState Highway 260
CountyGila County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.31401, -111.03196
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating91.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length351 ft (107 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,763 (2022)
Projected traffic3,773 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 260 over Wildlife Crossing built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 260 over Wildlife Crossing 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 260 over Wildlife Crossing carry?

About 3,763 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 260 over Wildlife Crossing?

The structure is 351 ft (107 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 260 over Wildlife Crossing?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.