US Bridges

SR 87 over UPRR

Fair

Pinal County, Arizona · N of Junc I-10 · Structure no. 02934

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
357 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,852
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 87 over UPRR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 87 over UPRR in Pinal County, Arizona. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger 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 3,852 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,862 by 2042. The structure is 357 ft (108.8 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 87
CrossesUPRR
LocationN of Junc I-10
RouteState Highway 87
CountyPinal County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.727, -111.5164
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length357 ft (108.8 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width112 ft (34 m)
Roadway width102 ft (31.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,852 (2022)
Projected traffic3,862 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 87 over UPRR built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 87 over UPRR 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 87 over UPRR carry?

About 3,852 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SR 87 over UPRR?

The structure is 357 ft (108.8 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns SR 87 over UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.