8th Ave over Gila River
GoodGraham County, Arizona · 0.8 MI N JCT US 70 · Structure no. 10840
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 1,200 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
8th Ave over Gila River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 8th Ave over Gila River in Graham County, Arizona. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,210 by 2042. The structure is 1,200 ft (365.8 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 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 | 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 8th Ave over Gila River built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is 8th Ave 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 8th Ave over Gila River carry?
About 4,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is 8th Ave over Gila River?
The structure is 1,200 ft (365.8 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns 8th Ave over Gila River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.