US Bridges

I 10; EB over Southern Avenue

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.3 MI W JCT US 60 · Structure no. 01144

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
79,660
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 10; EB over Southern Avenue is a concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I 10; EB over Southern Avenue in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 59 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 79,660 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 79,670 by 2037. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 10; EB
CrossesSouthern Avenue
Location0.3 MI W JCT US 60
RouteInterstate 10
StateArizona
Coordinates33.39307, -111.96783
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating79 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.5 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic79,660 (2017)
Projected traffic79,670 by 2037
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-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 10; EB over Southern Avenue built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is I 10; EB over Southern Avenue 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does I 10; EB over Southern Avenue carry?

About 79,660 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is I 10; EB over Southern Avenue?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns I 10; EB over Southern Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.