US Bridges

Broad Street over Pinal Creek

Good

Gila County, Arizona · 0.3 MI SE JCT US 60 · Structure no. 09508

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,750
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broad Street over Pinal Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Broad Street over Pinal Creek in Gila County, Arizona. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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 4,750 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,760 by 2041. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBroad Street
CrossesPinal Creek
Location0.3 MI SE JCT US 60
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.3994, -110.78888
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck25 ft (7.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,750 (2021)
Projected traffic4,760 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Broad Street over Pinal Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broad Street over Pinal Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Broad Street over Pinal Creek carry?

About 4,750 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Broad Street over Pinal Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Broad Street over Pinal Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.