US Bridges

IRR SR 87 over Rwcd Flood Control Chan

Good

Pinal County, Arizona · 4.0 MI SE JCT SR 587 · Structure no. 01830

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
326 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,352
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR SR 87 over Rwcd Flood Control Chan is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR SR 87 over Rwcd Flood Control Chan in Pinal County, Arizona. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 5,352 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,362 by 2042. The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesIRR SR 87
CrossesRwcd Flood Control Chan
Location4.0 MI SE JCT SR 587
RouteState Highway 87
StateArizona
Coordinates33.16765, -111.79004
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length326 ft (99.4 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 traffic5,352 (2023)
Projected traffic5,362 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 IRR SR 87 over Rwcd Flood Control Chan built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR SR 87 over Rwcd Flood Control Chan 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does IRR SR 87 over Rwcd Flood Control Chan carry?

About 5,352 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is IRR SR 87 over Rwcd Flood Control Chan?

The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns IRR SR 87 over Rwcd Flood Control Chan?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.