I 17 over Bell Road
FairMaricopa County, Arizona · 11.3 MI N JCT US 60 · Structure no. 00839
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 166 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 169,082
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 17 over Bell Road is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I 17 over Bell Road in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 169,082 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 169,092 by 2042. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 153 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 17 over Bell Road built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is I 17 over Bell Road 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 Bell Road carry?
About 169,082 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is I 17 over Bell Road?
The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 153 ft wide.
Who owns I 17 over Bell Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.