Sanchez Road over Gila River
GoodGraham County, Arizona · 0.8 MI N JCT US 70 · Structure no. 09844
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 817 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 750
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sanchez Road over Gila River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sanchez Road over Gila River in Graham County, Arizona. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 760 by 2041. The structure is 817 ft (249 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sanchez Road over Gila River built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sanchez 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Sanchez Road over Gila River carry?
About 750 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Sanchez Road over Gila River?
The structure is 817 ft (249 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Sanchez Road over Gila River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.