US Bridges

SR188 over Quail Springs Wash

Good

Gila County, Arizona · 1.70 MI W JCT SR288 · Structure no. 02582

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
534 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,130
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR188 over Quail Springs Wash is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR188 over Quail Springs 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 1,130 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,140 by 2042. The structure is 534 ft (162.8 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

CarriesSR188
CrossesQuail Springs Wash
Location1.70 MI W JCT SR288
RouteState Highway 188
StateArizona
Coordinates33.58181, -110.97081
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length534 ft (162.8 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,130 (2022)
Projected traffic1,140 by 2042
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 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 SR188 over Quail Springs Wash built?

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

What condition is SR188 over Quail Springs 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 SR188 over Quail Springs Wash carry?

About 1,130 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is SR188 over Quail Springs Wash?

The structure is 534 ft (162.8 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns SR188 over Quail Springs Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.