US Bridges

Miami Ave over Bloody Tanks Wash

Fair

Gila County, Arizona · 100 Ft NW JCT US 60 · Structure no. 08589

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
712
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Miami Ave over Bloody Tanks Wash is a concrete arch - deck carrying Miami 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 712 vehicles a day, projected to reach 722 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMiami Ave
CrossesBloody Tanks Wash
Location100 Ft NW JCT US 60
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGila County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.3997, -110.8695
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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 length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic712 (2021)
Projected traffic722 by 2041
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 Miami Ave over Bloody Tanks Wash built?

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

What condition is Miami 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 Miami Ave over Bloody Tanks Wash carry?

About 712 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Miami Ave over Bloody Tanks Wash?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Miami Ave over Bloody Tanks Wash?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.