US Bridges

Cordova Ave over Bloody Tanks Wash

Fair

Gila County, Arizona · 100 Ft NW JCT US 60 · Structure no. 08586

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cordova Ave over Bloody Tanks Wash is a concrete arch - deck carrying Cordova Ave over Bloody Tanks Wash in Gila County, Arizona. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 years old, older 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 350 vehicles a day, projected to reach 360 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCordova Ave
CrossesBloody Tanks Wash
Location100 Ft NW JCT US 60
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGila County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.398, -110.8723
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2024)
Projected traffic360 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cordova Ave over Bloody Tanks Wash built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cordova Ave over Bloody Tanks Wash 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Cordova Ave over Bloody Tanks Wash carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Cordova Ave over Bloody Tanks Wash?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Cordova Ave over Bloody Tanks Wash?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.