US Bridges

SR 347 over Gila River Bridge

Fair

Pinal County, Arizona · 7.3 MI S JCT I-10 · Structure no. 00991

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,252 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
25,418
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 347 over Gila River Bridge is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 347 over Gila River Bridge in Pinal County, Arizona. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 25,418 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,428 by 2042. The structure is 1,252 ft (381.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 347
CrossesGila River Bridge
Location7.3 MI S JCT I-10
RouteState Highway 347
StateArizona
Coordinates33.17075, -112.0059
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,252 ft (381.6 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,418 (2024)
Projected traffic25,428 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 347 over Gila River Bridge built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 347 over Gila River Bridge in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 347 over Gila River Bridge carry?

About 25,418 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 347 over Gila River Bridge?

The structure is 1,252 ft (381.6 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 347 over Gila River Bridge?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.