US Bridges

SR 287 over Canal

Fair

Pinal County, Arizona · 0.05 MI W of I-10 · Structure no. 01157

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
134 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,806
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 287 over Canal is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 287 over Canal in Pinal County, Arizona. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 59 years old, older 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 23,806 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,816 by 2041. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 287
CrossesCanal
Location0.05 MI W of I-10
RouteState Highway 287
CountyPinal County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.8797, -111.6883
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.7 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,806 (2021)
Projected traffic23,816 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 287 over Canal built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is SR 287 over Canal 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 287 over Canal carry?

About 23,806 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 287 over Canal?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns SR 287 over Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.