US Bridges

Florence-Kelvin Hw over Gila River

Good

Pinal County, Arizona · 1.3 MI S JCT SR 177 · Structure no. 10645

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
686 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
112
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Florence-Kelvin Hw over Gila River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Florence-Kelvin Hw over Gila River 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 112 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 122 by 2042. The structure is 686 ft (209.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesFlorence-Kelvin Hw
CrossesGila River
Location1.3 MI S JCT SR 177
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.102, -110.9748
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length686 ft (209.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112 (2022)
Projected traffic122 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Florence-Kelvin Hw over Gila River built?

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

What condition is Florence-Kelvin Hw over Gila River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Florence-Kelvin Hw over Gila River carry?

About 112 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Florence-Kelvin Hw over Gila River?

The structure is 686 ft (209.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Florence-Kelvin Hw over Gila River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.