US Bridges

Buckeye Road over I 17

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 4.8 MI N JCT I 10 · Structure no. 00607

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
116 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26,943
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buckeye Road over I 17 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Buckeye Road over I 17 in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 62 years old, older than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 26,943 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,953 by 2041. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBuckeye Road
CrossesI 17
Location4.8 MI N JCT I 10
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.4368, -112.1084
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck25 ft (7.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,943 (2021)
Projected traffic26,953 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Buckeye Road over I 17 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Buckeye Road over I 17 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Buckeye Road over I 17 carry?

About 26,943 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Buckeye Road over I 17?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Buckeye Road over I 17?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.