US Bridges

J W Powell Blvd over I 17

Good

Coconino County, Arizona · 2.6 MI S JCT I-40 · Structure no. 20256

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
214 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,648
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

J W Powell Blvd over I 17 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying J W Powell Blvd over I 17 in Coconino County, Arizona. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 5,648 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,658 by 2042. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesJ W Powell Blvd
CrossesI 17
Location2.6 MI S JCT I-40
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates35.1396, -111.6847
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,648 (2022)
Projected traffic5,658 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was J W Powell Blvd over I 17 built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is J W Powell Blvd over I 17 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does J W Powell Blvd over I 17 carry?

About 5,648 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is J W Powell Blvd over I 17?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns J W Powell Blvd over I 17?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.