US Bridges

SR 87 NB over Mesquite Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 24.92 MI S of JCT 188 · Structure no. 02292

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
245 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,915
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 87 NB over Mesquite Wash is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 87 NB over Mesquite Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 7,915 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,925 by 2042. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 87 NB
CrossesMesquite Wash
Location24.92 MI S of JCT 188
RouteState Highway 87
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.7706, -111.4931
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,915 (2023)
Projected traffic7,925 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 87 NB over Mesquite Wash built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 87 NB over Mesquite Wash 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 SR 87 NB over Mesquite Wash carry?

About 7,915 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 87 NB over Mesquite Wash?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 87 NB over Mesquite Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.