Gila County Bridge Report Card
Gila County scores 87 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Gila County, Arizona
Gila County has 259 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 4 rated poor and 11 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 1.5% is above the 1.1% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 5,392 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Gila County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 87/100 (B). The county has 259 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 4 in poor condition and 11 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 5,392 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 1.5% | 3.1 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.6% of measured traffic | 0.4 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 4.2% | 8.5 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 50 years vs 48 nationally | 1.1 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 940,473 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 1.5% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 1.1% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 4.2% |
| Average Bridge Age | 50 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 5,392 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Gila County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesse Hayes RD over Pinal Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 5,162 | 1920 |
| IRR BIA RTE 9 over Black River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 5 | 1930 |
| Fsr 708 over Fossil Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 220 | 1933 |
| IRR BIA RTE 9 over White River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 5 | 1934 |
| Broad Street over Pinal Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Good | 4,750 | 1957 |
| Pinal View Drive over Icehouse Canyon | Scour-critical foundation rating | Good | 3,504 | 1920 |
| SR 188 over Roosevelt Lake | Scour-critical foundation rating | Good | 1,447 | 1990 |
| SR 188 over Campaign Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 1,130 | 1972 |
| Sr188 over Ash Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Good | 1,042 | 1983 |
| SR 188 over Bumblebee Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Good | 1,042 | 1985 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.