US Bridges

I 17 over SPRR

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 2.4 MI W JCT I 10 · Structure no. 00727

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100,493
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 17 over SPRR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 17 over SPRR in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 63 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 100,493 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 100,503 by 2041. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 121 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 17
CrossesSPRR
Location2.4 MI W JCT I 10
RouteInterstate 17
StateArizona
Coordinates33.4283, -112.0691
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width121 ft (36.9 m)
Roadway width114 ft (34.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100,493 (2021)
Projected traffic100,503 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 17 over SPRR built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is I 17 over SPRR 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I 17 over SPRR carry?

About 100,493 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I 17 over SPRR?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.

Who owns I 17 over SPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.