US Bridges

SR 188 over Devore Wash

Good

Gila County, Arizona · 10.7 MI W JCT US 60 · Structure no. 02529

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
636 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,137
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 188 over Devore Wash is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 188 over Devore Wash in Gila County, Arizona. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 1,137 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,147 by 2042. The structure is 636 ft (193.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 95.1 mi (153 km).

CarriesSR 188
CrossesDevore Wash
Location10.7 MI W JCT US 60
RouteState Highway 188
StateArizona
Coordinates33.52513, -110.91094
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionMarch 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 rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length636 ft (193.9 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,137 (2022)
Projected traffic1,147 by 2042
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed95.1 mi (153 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 188 over Devore Wash built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 188 over Devore Wash 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 188 over Devore Wash carry?

About 1,137 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is SR 188 over Devore Wash?

The structure is 636 ft (193.9 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 188 over Devore Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.