Roosevelt Lake Bridge

Roosevelt Lake Bridge is a steel through-arch bridge that crosses Roosevelt Lake in Gila County, connecting both shores. The structure spans the water with a distinctive arched design that allows vehicles to pass continuously between the two sides.

Construction of this bridge in 1990 created a permanent crossing over the lake and greatly improved regional accessibility. The project solved the problem of earlier limited access routes and fundamentally changed traffic flow in the county.

The bridge functions as a central meeting location for local fishing tournaments and water sports activities throughout the year.

This bridge is open to vehicle traffic 24 hours a day and provides access to recreation areas and hiking trails on both sides. Visitors should expect traffic during peak times, especially on weekends.

This structure stands as the longest steel through-arch bridge in Arizona, featuring direct solid-rock foundation anchoring on both shores.

Location: Gila County

Official opening: 1990

Longest Span: 329 m

Made from material: steel

GPS coordinates: 33.67389,-111.15697

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:03