US Bridges

Tuthill RD over Gila River

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.5 MI S/ Beloat RD · Structure no. 08584

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,770 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
10,920
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tuthill RD over Gila River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tuthill RD over Gila River in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 10,920 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,930 by 2042. The structure is 1,770 ft (539.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesTuthill RD
CrossesGila River
Location0.5 MI S/ Beloat RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.35484, -112.48695
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,770 ft (539.5 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,920 (2023)
Projected traffic10,930 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Tuthill RD over Gila River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tuthill RD over Gila River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Tuthill RD over Gila River carry?

About 10,920 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Tuthill RD over Gila River?

The structure is 1,770 ft (539.5 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Tuthill RD over Gila River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.