US Bridges

SR 73 over Cedar Creek

Good

Gila County, Arizona · 9.3 MI SE JCT US 60 · Structure no. 02594

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
822
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 73 over Cedar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 73 over Cedar Creek in Gila County, Arizona. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 822 vehicles a day, roughly 54% of them trucks, projected to reach 832 by 2042. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

CarriesSR 73
CrossesCedar Creek
Location9.3 MI SE JCT US 60
RouteState Highway 73
StateArizona
Coordinates33.89733, -110.17363
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic822 (2022)
Projected traffic832 by 2042
Trucks54%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.9 mi (69 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 73 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 73 over Cedar 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 73 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 822 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 54% are trucks.

How long is SR 73 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns SR 73 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.