US Bridges

Bush Highway over SR 87

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 22.4 MI N JCT SR L202 · Structure no. 02862

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
298 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,566
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bush Highway over SR 87 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bush Highway over SR 87 in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 2,566 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,576 by 2042. The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesBush Highway
CrossesSR 87
Location22.4 MI N JCT SR L202
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.6279, -111.5595
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length298 ft (90.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,566 (2024)
Projected traffic2,576 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bush Highway over SR 87 built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bush Highway over SR 87 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Bush Highway over SR 87 carry?

About 2,566 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bush Highway over SR 87?

The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Bush Highway over SR 87?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.