US Bridges

SR 260 WB over Wildlife Crossing

Good

Gila County, Arizona · 19.8 MI E JCT SR 87 · Structure no. 01499

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
124 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,449
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 260 WB over Wildlife Crossing is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 260 WB 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 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 4,449 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,459 by 2042. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 260 WB
CrossesWildlife Crossing
Location19.8 MI E JCT SR 87
RouteState Highway 260
StateArizona
Coordinates34.31191, -111.04848
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,449 (2022)
Projected traffic4,459 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
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 WB over Wildlife Crossing built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 260 WB over Wildlife Crossing 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 260 WB over Wildlife Crossing carry?

About 4,449 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 260 WB over Wildlife Crossing?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns SR 260 WB over Wildlife Crossing?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.