SR 87 over Little Colorado River
GoodNavajo County, Arizona · 1.3 MI W JCT I-40 · Structure no. 01484
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 836 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 861
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 87 over Little Colorado River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 87 over Little Colorado River in Navajo County, Arizona. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 861 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 871 by 2041. The structure is 836 ft (254.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 SR 87 over Little Colorado River built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 87 over Little Colorado 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does SR 87 over Little Colorado River carry?
About 861 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is SR 87 over Little Colorado River?
The structure is 836 ft (254.8 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns SR 87 over Little Colorado River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.