US Bridges

SR 88; FAS 214 over First Water Creek

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 13.8 MI E JCT US 60 · Structure no. 00026

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
180 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,169
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 88; FAS 214 over First Water Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying SR 88; FAS 214 over First Water Creek in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 101 years old, older 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 5 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 1,169 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,179 by 2042. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 88; FAS 214
CrossesFirst Water Creek
Location13.8 MI E JCT US 60
RouteState Highway 88
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.539, -111.4436
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,169 (2022)
Projected traffic1,179 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 88; FAS 214 over First Water Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is SR 88; FAS 214 over First Water Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 88; FAS 214 over First Water Creek carry?

About 1,169 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 88; FAS 214 over First Water Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns SR 88; FAS 214 over First Water Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.