US Bridges

Fdr 289 over Upper Tonto Creek

FairPosted for load

Gila County, Arizona · E/O Horton Creek Trl · Structure no. 031204000003356

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2023 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fdr 289 over Upper Tonto Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Fdr 289 over Upper Tonto Creek in Gila County, Arizona. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 6 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 476 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesFdr 289
CrossesUpper Tonto Creek
LocationE/O Horton Creek Trl
RouteFederal Lands Road 289
CountyGila County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.33994, -111.09579
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2023)
Projected traffic476 by 2043
Trucks5%
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$172,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fdr 289 over Upper Tonto Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fdr 289 over Upper Tonto 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Fdr 289 over Upper Tonto Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fdr 289 over Upper Tonto Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Fdr 289 over Upper Tonto Creek?

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