US Bridges

SR 288 over Poison Springs Wash

Good

Gila County, Arizona · 0.45 MI N JCT SR188 · Structure no. 02587

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
375 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
127
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 288 over Poison Springs Wash is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 288 over Poison 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 127 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 137 by 2042. The structure is 375 ft (114.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 288
CrossesPoison Springs Wash
Location0.45 MI N JCT SR188
RouteState Highway 288
CountyGila County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.56966, -110.94804
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length375 ft (114.3 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic127 (2022)
Projected traffic137 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
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 288 over Poison Springs Wash built?

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

What condition is SR 288 over Poison 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 SR 288 over Poison Springs Wash carry?

About 127 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 288 over Poison Springs Wash?

The structure is 375 ft (114.3 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 288 over Poison Springs Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.