US Bridges

I 17 over Peoria Ave

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 7.3 MI N JCT US 60 · Structure no. 00831

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
154 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
205,573
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 17 over Peoria Ave is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I 17 over Peoria Ave in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 60 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 205,573 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 205,583 by 2042. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 141 ft wide.

CarriesI 17
CrossesPeoria Ave
Location7.3 MI N JCT US 60
RouteInterstate 17
StateArizona
Coordinates33.5817, -112.117
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating67 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width141 ft (43 m)
Roadway width134 ft (40.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic205,573 (2024)
Projected traffic205,583 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Peoria Ave built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is I 17 over Peoria Ave 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I 17 over Peoria Ave carry?

About 205,573 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I 17 over Peoria Ave?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 141 ft wide.

Who owns I 17 over Peoria Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.