Houston Mesa Road over East Verde River
GoodGila County, Arizona · 6.9 MI N JCT SR 87 · Structure no. 07871
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 215 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,845
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Houston Mesa Road over East Verde River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Houston Mesa Road over East Verde River in Gila County, Arizona. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 1,845 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,855 by 2042. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Houston Mesa Road over East Verde River built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is Houston Mesa Road over East Verde River 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 Houston Mesa Road over East Verde River carry?
About 1,845 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Houston Mesa Road over East Verde River?
The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Houston Mesa Road over East Verde River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.