US Bridges

Irr; SR 347 over Gila River

Good

Pinal County, Arizona · 8.0 MI S JCT I-10 · Structure no. 02401

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,253 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
23,498
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Irr; SR 347 over Gila River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Irr; SR 347 over Gila River in Pinal County, Arizona. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 23,498 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,508 by 2042. The structure is 1,253 ft (381.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIrr; SR 347
CrossesGila River
Location8.0 MI S JCT I-10
RouteState Highway 347
StateArizona
Coordinates33.17081, -112.00612
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,253 ft (381.9 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,498 (2024)
Projected traffic23,508 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 Irr; SR 347 over Gila River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Irr; SR 347 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Irr; SR 347 over Gila River carry?

About 23,498 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Irr; SR 347 over Gila River?

The structure is 1,253 ft (381.9 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Irr; SR 347 over Gila River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.