US Bridges

SR 87; Country Clu over US 60

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 7.4 MI E JCT I 10 · Structure no. 01874

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
238 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
38,940
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 87; Country Clu over US 60 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SR 87; Country Clu over US 60 in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 38,940 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,950 by 2039. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 132 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 87; Country Clu
CrossesUS 60
Location7.4 MI E JCT I 10
RouteState Highway 87
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.3857, -111.8401
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width132 ft (40.2 m)
Roadway width118 ft (36 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,940 (2019)
Projected traffic38,950 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$4,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 87; Country Clu over US 60 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is SR 87; Country Clu over US 60 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 87; Country Clu over US 60 carry?

About 38,940 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 87; Country Clu over US 60?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 132 ft wide.

Who owns SR 87; Country Clu over US 60?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.