US Bridges

SR 87 over Gold Creek

Fair

Gila County, Arizona · 2.6 MI S JCT SR 188 · Structure no. 06895

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,473
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 87 over Gold Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR 87 over Gold Creek in Gila County, Arizona. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 14,473 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,483 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 87
CrossesGold Creek
Location2.6 MI S JCT SR 188
RouteState Highway 87
CountyGila County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.0023, -111.3584
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,473 (2022)
Projected traffic14,483 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$7,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 87 over Gold Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 87 over Gold 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 87 over Gold Creek carry?

About 14,473 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 87 over Gold Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns SR 87 over Gold Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.