US Bridges

SR 287 over UPRR

Good

Pinal County, Arizona · 0.1 MI E JCT SR 87 · Structure no. 02453

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
172 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,891
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 287 over UPRR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 287 over UPRR in Pinal County, Arizona. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 13,891 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,901 by 2022. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesSR 287
CrossesUPRR
Location0.1 MI E JCT SR 87
RouteState Highway 287
StateArizona
Coordinates33.0026, -111.51977
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,891 (2022)
Projected traffic13,901 by 2022
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 287 over UPRR built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 287 over UPRR 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 287 over UPRR carry?

About 13,891 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 287 over UPRR?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 287 over UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.