US Bridges

Eden Road over Gila River

Good

Graham County, Arizona · 0.3 MI E JCT US 70 · Structure no. 08661

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
405 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eden Road over Gila River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Eden Road over Gila River in Graham County, Arizona. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2042. The structure is 405 ft (123.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesEden Road
CrossesGila River
Location0.3 MI E JCT US 70
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Coordinates32.9618, -109.9153
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length405 ft (123.4 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic260 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Eden Road over Gila River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eden Road over Gila 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Eden Road over Gila River carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Eden Road over Gila River?

The structure is 405 ft (123.4 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Eden Road over Gila River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.