OLD STATE 87A
Carrying OLD STATE 87A over GILA RIV DIVERSION CANAL
3.4 KM N OF AZ 87/187 JCT, Pinal, Arizona
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: OLD STATE 87A
The OLD STATE 87A bridge in Pinal, Arizona carries OLD STATE 87A over GILA RIV DIVERSION CANAL. It was built in 1925, making it 101 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 31.4 meters (103 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 200 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Arizona bridges. It is owned and maintained by Bureau of Indian Affairs.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 5.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How OLD STATE 87A compares
Live comparison across Arizona.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1925
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 31.4 m (103 ft)
- Deck Width
- 6.8 m (22 ft)
- Owner
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 200 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 00000000000H151
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether OLD STATE 87A is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare OLD STATE 87A against other structures in Pinal and across Arizona. Arizona bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for OLD STATE 87A?
OLD STATE 87A in Pinal, Arizona has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is OLD STATE 87A inspected?
OLD STATE 87A's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 200 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. OLD STATE 87A is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for OLD STATE 87A?
OLD STATE 87A has an NBI inventory load rating of 5.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining OLD STATE 87A?
OLD STATE 87A is owned and maintained by Bureau of Indian Affairs.
How old is OLD STATE 87A and does age affect safety?
OLD STATE 87A was built in 1925, making it 101 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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