US Bridges

SR 288 over Eads Wash

Good

Gila County, Arizona · 2.4 MI N JCT SR 188 · Structure no. 06838

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
127
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 288 over Eads Wash is a concrete culvert carrying SR 288 over Eads Wash in Gila County, Arizona. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 83 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 127 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 137 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR 288
CrossesEads Wash
Location2.4 MI N JCT SR 188
RouteState Highway 288
StateArizona
Coordinates33.59665, -110.94239
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic127 (2022)
Projected traffic137 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 288 over Eads Wash built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is SR 288 over Eads Wash 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 288 over Eads Wash carry?

About 127 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 288 over Eads Wash?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns SR 288 over Eads Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.