Bryce Road over Gila River
FairGraham County, Arizona · 1.3 MI NW JCT US 70 · Structure no. 09574
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 707 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 900
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bryce Road over Gila River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bryce Road over Gila River in Graham County, Arizona. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 910 by 2042. The structure is 707 ft (215.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bryce Road over Gila River built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bryce Road over Gila River 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 2023.
How much traffic does Bryce Road over Gila River carry?
About 900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Bryce Road over Gila River?
The structure is 707 ft (215.5 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Bryce Road over Gila River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.