US Bridges

I 17; Nb-Sb over 16th Street

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 1.1 MI W JCT I 10 · Structure no. 00731

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
117,057
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 17; Nb-Sb over 16th Street is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 17; Nb-Sb over 16th Street 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 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 117,057 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 117,067 by 2041. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 17; Nb-Sb
Crosses16th Street
Location1.1 MI W JCT I 10
RouteInterstate 17
StateArizona
Coordinates33.4273, -112.0477
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.5 m)
Roadway width106 ft (32.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck25 ft (7.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic117,057 (2021)
Projected traffic117,067 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 17; Nb-Sb over 16th Street built?

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

What condition is I 17; Nb-Sb over 16th Street 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I 17; Nb-Sb over 16th Street carry?

About 117,057 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I 17; Nb-Sb over 16th Street?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns I 17; Nb-Sb over 16th Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.