US Bridges

SR 77 over Green Lantern

Fair

Pinal County, Arizona · 5.1 MI S JCT SR 177 · Structure no. 04388

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,411
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 77 over Green Lantern is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR 77 over Green Lantern in Pinal County, Arizona. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 2,411 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,421 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesSR 77
CrossesGreen Lantern
Location5.1 MI S JCT SR 177
RouteState Highway 77
StateArizona
Coordinates32.9247, -110.7277
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,411 (2021)
Projected traffic2,421 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 77 over Green Lantern built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 77 over Green Lantern 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does SR 77 over Green Lantern carry?

About 2,411 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 77 over Green Lantern?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 77 over Green Lantern?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.