US Bridges

Aravaipa Road over Aravaipa Creek

Good

Pinal County, Arizona · 10.0 MI E JCT SR 77 · Structure no. 10124

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
262 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Aravaipa Road over Aravaipa Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Aravaipa Road over Aravaipa Creek in Pinal County, Arizona. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2042. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesAravaipa Road
CrossesAravaipa Creek
Location10.0 MI E JCT SR 77
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPinal County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.8765, -110.589
Functional classRural Local

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length262 ft (79.9 m)
Longest span259 ft (78.9 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic40 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Aravaipa Road over Aravaipa Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Aravaipa Road over Aravaipa Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Aravaipa Road over Aravaipa Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Aravaipa Road over Aravaipa Creek?

The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 259 ft (78.9 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Aravaipa Road over Aravaipa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.