US Bridges

SR 87 over Lower Kitty Joe Creek

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 16.5 MI S JCT SR 188 · Structure no. 02458

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
868 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
14,473
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 87 over Lower Kitty Joe Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 87 over Lower Kitty Joe Creek in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 14,473 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,483 by 2042. The structure is 868 ft (264.6 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 87
CrossesLower Kitty Joe Creek
Location16.5 MI S JCT SR 188
RouteState Highway 87
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.8787, -111.4576
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior 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 spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length868 ft (264.6 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,473 (2022)
Projected traffic14,483 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 over Lower Kitty Joe Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 87 over Lower Kitty Joe 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 87 over Lower Kitty Joe Creek carry?

About 14,473 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 87 over Lower Kitty Joe Creek?

The structure is 868 ft (264.6 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns SR 87 over Lower Kitty Joe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.