High Street over Copper Gulch
FairPosted for loadGila County, Arizona · 300 Ft N JCT Yuma ST · Structure no. 09707
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 152 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 620
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
High Street over Copper Gulch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying High Street over Copper Gulch in Gila County, Arizona. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 620 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2042. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was High Street over Copper Gulch built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is High Street over Copper Gulch 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does High Street over Copper Gulch carry?
About 620 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is High Street over Copper Gulch?
The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns High Street over Copper Gulch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.