US Bridges

Colcord RD over Gordon Canyon

Good

Gila County, Arizona · 3.3 MI SE JCT SR 260 · Structure no. 11642

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Colcord RD over Gordon Canyon is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Colcord RD over Gordon Canyon in Gila County, Arizona. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesColcord RD
CrossesGordon Canyon
Location3.3 MI SE JCT SR 260
RouteFederal Lands Road 291
StateArizona
Coordinates34.2817, -110.9207
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2022)
Projected traffic120 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Colcord RD over Gordon Canyon built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Colcord RD over Gordon Canyon 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Colcord RD over Gordon Canyon carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Colcord RD over Gordon Canyon?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Colcord RD over Gordon Canyon?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.