US Bridges

SR 75 over Gila River

Good

Greenlee County, Arizona · 0.2 MI N JCT US 70 · Structure no. 02551

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,258 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
2,339
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 75 over Gila River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 75 over Gila River in Greenlee County, Arizona. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 2,339 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,349 by 2042. The structure is 1,258 ft (383.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 75
CrossesGila River
Location0.2 MI N JCT US 70
RouteState Highway 75
CountyGreenlee County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.72302, -109.1023
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,258 ft (383.4 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,339 (2022)
Projected traffic2,349 by 2042
Trucks43%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 75 over Gila River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 75 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 SR 75 over Gila River carry?

About 2,339 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is SR 75 over Gila River?

The structure is 1,258 ft (383.4 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns SR 75 over Gila River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.