US Bridges

SR 188 over Sandy Blevens Wash

Fair

Gila County, Arizona · 0.8 MI E JCT SR 288 · Structure no. 02585

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

About this bridge

SR 188 over Sandy Blevens Wash is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 188 over Sandy Blevens 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 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 1,137 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,147 by 2042. The structure is 501 ft (152.7 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 188
CrossesSandy Blevens Wash
Location0.8 MI E JCT SR 288
RouteState Highway 188
CountyGila County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.55047, -110.94736
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length501 ft (152.7 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,137 (2022)
Projected traffic1,147 by 2042
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Sandy Blevens Wash built?

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

What condition is SR 188 over Sandy Blevens Wash 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 188 over Sandy Blevens Wash carry?

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

How long is SR 188 over Sandy Blevens Wash?

The structure is 501 ft (152.7 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns SR 188 over Sandy Blevens Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.