SR 87 over Whiskey Springs Creek
FairMaricopa County, Arizona · 15.5 MI S JCT SR 188 · Structure no. 02515
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 494 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,473
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 87 over Whiskey Springs Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SR 87 over Whiskey Springs 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 494 ft (150.6 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 83.9 mi (135 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 87 over Whiskey Springs Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 87 over Whiskey Springs 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 Whiskey Springs Creek carry?
About 14,473 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR 87 over Whiskey Springs Creek?
The structure is 494 ft (150.6 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.
Who owns SR 87 over Whiskey Springs Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.