Old State RTE 87A over Gila River
PoorPosted for loadPinal County, Arizona · 3.2 KM N - HWY 87/187 JCT · Structure no. 00000000000H152
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 1,250 ft
- 25 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this bridge
Old State RTE 87A over Gila River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old State RTE 87A over Gila River in Pinal County, Arizona. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 years old, older than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 265 by 2043. The structure is 1,250 ft (380.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old State RTE 87A over Gila River built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old State RTE 87A over Gila River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does Old State RTE 87A over Gila River carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Old State RTE 87A over Gila River?
The structure is 1,250 ft (380.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Old State RTE 87A over Gila River?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.