SR 85 over Gila River
GoodMaricopa County, Arizona · 6.8 MI S JCT I-10 · Structure no. 02280
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 3,625 ft
- 28 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,264
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 85 over Gila River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 85 over Gila River in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 7,264 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,274 by 2042. The structure is 3,625 ft (1,104.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 85 over Gila River built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 85 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does SR 85 over Gila River carry?
About 7,264 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is SR 85 over Gila River?
The structure is 3,625 ft (1,104.9 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns SR 85 over Gila River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.