US Bridges

IRR SR 287 over Wash

Good

Pinal County, Arizona · 5.9 MI W JCT US 89 · Structure no. 05124

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,952
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR SR 287 over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying IRR SR 287 over Wash in Pinal County, Arizona. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 10,952 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,962 by 2038. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesIRR SR 287
CrossesWash
Location5.9 MI W JCT US 89
RouteState Highway 287
CountyPinal County
StateArizona
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,952 (2016)
Projected traffic10,962 by 2038
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR SR 287 over Wash built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR SR 287 over Wash 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does IRR SR 287 over Wash carry?

About 10,952 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is IRR SR 287 over Wash?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns IRR SR 287 over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.