US Bridges

I-8 WB over Painted Rock RD

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 13.4 MI W JCT SR 85 · Structure no. 00510

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,208
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-8 WB over Painted Rock RD is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-8 WB over Painted Rock RD in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,208 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,218 by 2041. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-8 WB
CrossesPainted Rock RD
Location13.4 MI W JCT SR 85
RouteInterstate 8
StateArizona
Coordinates32.9116, -112.9597
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,208 (2021)
Projected traffic7,218 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-8 WB over Painted Rock RD built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-8 WB over Painted Rock RD 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does I-8 WB over Painted Rock RD carry?

About 7,208 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is I-8 WB over Painted Rock RD?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-8 WB over Painted Rock RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.