SR 87 SB over Upper Rye Creek
GoodGila County, Arizona · 5.6 MI N JCT SR 188 · Structure no. 04668
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 43 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,495
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 87 SB over Upper Rye Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR 87 SB over Upper Rye Creek in Gila County, Arizona. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2010, 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.
It carries about 7,495 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,505 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 87 SB over Upper Rye Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is SR 87 SB over Upper Rye 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does SR 87 SB over Upper Rye Creek carry?
About 7,495 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SR 87 SB over Upper Rye Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns SR 87 SB over Upper Rye Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.