US Bridges

Fdr 287A over Pinto Creek

FairPosted for load

Gila County, Arizona · 6.93 MI NW of JCT US 60 · Structure no. 031202000003213

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
114 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fdr 287A over Pinto Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Fdr 287A over Pinto Creek in Gila County, Arizona. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2042. The structure is 114 ft (34.8 m) long and 11 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesFdr 287A
CrossesPinto Creek
Location6.93 MI NW of JCT US 60
RouteFederal Lands Road 287A
CountyGila County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.42784, -111.00465
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating18.2 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length114 ft (34.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width11 ft (3.3 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2022)
Projected traffic60 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fdr 287A over Pinto Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fdr 287A over Pinto Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Fdr 287A over Pinto Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Fdr 287A over Pinto Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 11 ft wide.

Who owns Fdr 287A over Pinto Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.