SR 87 over Deer Creek
GoodGila County, Arizona · 1.6 MI N JCT SR 188 · Structure no. 02149
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 145 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,500
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 87 over Deer Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 87 over Deer Creek 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 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,510 by 2042. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 87 over Deer Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 87 over Deer Creek 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does SR 87 over Deer Creek carry?
About 5,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR 87 over Deer Creek?
The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns SR 87 over Deer Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.