US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 7 over Gila River

Good

Pinal County, Arizona · 1.5 KM North of Sacaton · Structure no. 0000H57614B0144

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
139 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,224
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 7 over Gila River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE 7 over Gila River in Pinal County, Arizona. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,224 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,252 by 2043. The structure is 139 ft (42.5 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 7
CrossesGila River
Location1.5 KM North of Sacaton
RouteFederal Lands Road 7
StateArizona
Coordinates33.09169, -111.74119
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length139 ft (42.5 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,224 (2023)
Projected traffic6,252 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Indian Affairs
Maintained byBureau of Indian Affairs
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 IRR BIA RTE 7 over Gila River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 7 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 7 over Gila River carry?

About 4,224 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 7 over Gila River?

The structure is 139 ft (42.5 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 7 over Gila River?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.