US Bridges

SR 87 over Rcb

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 16.0 MI S JCT SR 188 · Structure no. 07041

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,062
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 87 over Rcb is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR 87 over Rcb 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 15,062 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,072 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long.

CarriesSR 87
CrossesRcb
Location16.0 MI S JCT SR 188
RouteState Highway 87
StateArizona
Coordinates33.8862, -111.4525
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,062 (2021)
Projected traffic15,072 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Rcb built?

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

What condition is SR 87 over Rcb 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 2022.

How much traffic does SR 87 over Rcb carry?

About 15,062 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 87 over Rcb?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR 87 over Rcb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.