US Bridges

SR 87 over Santa Rosa Cap Canal

Good

Pinal County, Arizona · 4.1 MI N JCT SR 84 · Structure no. 01428

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,397
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 87 over Santa Rosa Cap Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 87 over Santa Rosa Cap Canal in Pinal County, Arizona. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 5,397 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,407 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSR 87
CrossesSanta Rosa Cap Canal
Location4.1 MI N JCT SR 84
RouteState Highway 87
StateArizona
Coordinates32.792, -111.5154
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,397 (2022)
Projected traffic5,407 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 87 over Santa Rosa Cap Canal built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 87 over Santa Rosa Cap Canal 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 87 over Santa Rosa Cap Canal carry?

About 5,397 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 87 over Santa Rosa Cap Canal?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 87 over Santa Rosa Cap Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.