US Bridges

Jesse Hayes RD over Pinal Creek

PoorPosted for load

Gila County, Arizona · 100 Ft S JCT Broad ST · Structure no. 08603

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
126 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
5,162
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jesse Hayes RD over Pinal Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Jesse Hayes RD over Pinal Creek in Gila County, Arizona. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 105 years old, older than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,162 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,172 by 2041. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesJesse Hayes RD
CrossesPinal Creek
Location100 Ft S JCT Broad ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.39012, -110.78096
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating14 US tons
Inventory rating8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,162 (2021)
Projected traffic5,172 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$1,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jesse Hayes RD over Pinal Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is Jesse Hayes RD over Pinal Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Jesse Hayes RD over Pinal Creek carry?

About 5,162 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Jesse Hayes RD over Pinal Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Jesse Hayes RD over Pinal Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.