Pinal County Bridge Report Card
Pinal County scores 91 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Pinal County, Arizona
Pinal County has 717 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 7 rated poor and 16 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 1.0% is at or below the 1.1% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 18,388 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Pinal County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 91/100 (A). The county has 717 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 7 in poor condition and 16 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 18,388 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 | 1.0% | 2.0 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.3% of measured traffic | 0.2 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 2.2% | 4.5 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 53 years vs 48 nationally | 2.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 6,057,658 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 | 1.0% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 1.1% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 2.2% |
| Average Bridge Age | 53 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 18,388 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Pinal County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US 60 over Waterfall Canyon | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 8,079 | 1929 |
| US 60 over Queen Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 8,079 | 1949 |
| IRR BIA RTE 15 over Wash | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,100 | 1965 |
| Selma Highway over Casa Grande Canal Ext | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 450 | 1900 |
| BIA Route 3 over E-spillway Coolidge Dam | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 390 | 1928 |
| Old State RTE 87a over Gila River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 200 | 1925 |
| IRR BIA RTE 119 over Casa Blanca Canal | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 90 | 1925 |
| IRR SR 87 over Pima Lateral Canal | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 11,494 | 1920 |
| IRR SR 87 over Mcclellan Wash | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 10,511 | 1960 |
| IRR SR 87 over Santa Cruz Wash | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 10,511 | 1960 |
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.