Houston Mesa RD over East Verde River
GoodGila County, Arizona · N JCT of SR260 · Structure no. 11555
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 125 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,810
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Houston Mesa RD over East Verde River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Houston Mesa RD over East Verde River in Gila County, Arizona. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 1,810 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,820 by 2042. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Houston Mesa RD over East Verde River built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is Houston Mesa RD over East Verde River 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Houston Mesa RD over East Verde River carry?
About 1,810 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Houston Mesa RD over East Verde River?
The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Houston Mesa RD over East Verde River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.