Cotton Lane over Gila River
GoodMaricopa County, Arizona · 1MI. S/ MC-85 · Structure no. 10629
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 2,067 ft
- 17 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,170
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cotton Lane over Gila River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cotton Lane over Gila River in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 3,170 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,180 by 2042. The structure is 2,067 ft (630 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cotton Lane over Gila River built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cotton Lane 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Cotton Lane over Gila River carry?
About 3,170 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Cotton Lane over Gila River?
The structure is 2,067 ft (630 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.
Who owns Cotton Lane over Gila River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.