US Bridges

SR 260 over Wildlife Crossing

Fair

Gila County, Arizona · 19.8 MI E JCT SR 87 · Structure no. 01498

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,416
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 260 over Wildlife Crossing is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 260 over Wildlife Crossing in Gila County, Arizona. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 5,416 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,426 by 2042. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 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
Location19.8 MI E JCT SR 87
RouteState Highway 260
CountyGila County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.31163, -111.04859
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,416 (2022)
Projected traffic5,426 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 2012, making it 13 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 5,416 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 260 over Wildlife Crossing?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 260 over Wildlife Crossing?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.