US Bridges

Fdr 65 over Broad Draw

GoodPosted for load

Gila County, Arizona · 30 Yd W/O FSR 64 JCT · Structure no. 031204000010452

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2021 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fdr 65 over Broad Draw is a steel culvert carrying Fdr 65 over Broad Draw in Gila County, Arizona. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 299 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesFdr 65
CrossesBroad Draw
Location30 Yd W/O FSR 64 JCT
RouteFederal Lands Road 65
StateArizona
Coordinates34.33039, -111.18296
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2021)
Projected traffic299 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fdr 65 over Broad Draw built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fdr 65 over Broad Draw 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Fdr 65 over Broad Draw carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fdr 65 over Broad Draw?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.4 m).

Who owns Fdr 65 over Broad Draw?

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