US Bridges

SR 260 over Pedestrian Crossing

Fair

Gila County, Arizona · 21.8 MI E JCT SR 87 · Structure no. 01473

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,703
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 260 over Pedestrian Crossing is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SR 260 over Pedestrian 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 3,703 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,713 by 2042. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 260
CrossesPedestrian Crossing
Location21.8 MI E JCT SR 87
RouteState Highway 260
StateArizona
Coordinates34.3092, -111.0195
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,703 (2022)
Projected traffic3,713 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 Pedestrian Crossing built?

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

What condition is SR 260 over Pedestrian 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 Pedestrian Crossing carry?

About 3,703 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 260 over Pedestrian Crossing?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 260 over Pedestrian Crossing?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.