US Bridges

SR 260 over Gordon Canyon

Fair

Gila County, Arizona · 27 MI E JCT SR 87 · Structure no. 02088

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
420 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,273
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 260 over Gordon Canyon is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 260 over Gordon Canyon in Gila County, Arizona. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 10,273 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,283 by 2042. The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 260
CrossesGordon Canyon
Location27 MI E JCT SR 87
RouteState Highway 260
CountyGila County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.30704, -110.93124
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length420 ft (128 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,273 (2022)
Projected traffic10,283 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 260 over Gordon Canyon built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 260 over Gordon Canyon 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 260 over Gordon Canyon carry?

About 10,273 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 260 over Gordon Canyon?

The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns SR 260 over Gordon Canyon?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.