US Bridges

Davis Canyon RD over Bloody Tanks Wash

Fair

Gila County, Arizona · N JCT US 60 · Structure no. 08590

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Davis Canyon RD over Bloody Tanks Wash is a concrete continuous slab carrying Davis Canyon RD over Bloody Tanks Wash in Gila County, Arizona. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2042. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesDavis Canyon RD
CrossesBloody Tanks Wash
LocationN JCT US 60
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGila County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.4019, -110.865
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2024)
Projected traffic260 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Davis Canyon RD over Bloody Tanks Wash built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Davis Canyon RD 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 Davis Canyon RD over Bloody Tanks Wash carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Davis Canyon RD over Bloody Tanks Wash?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Davis Canyon RD over Bloody Tanks Wash?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.