US Bridges

IRR I-8 WB over SR 85

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · JCT SR 85 · Structure no. 01557

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
171 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,550
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR I-8 WB over SR 85 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying IRR I-8 WB over SR 85 in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,560 by 2041. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIRR I-8 WB
CrossesSR 85
LocationJCT SR 85
RouteInterstate 8
StateArizona
Coordinates32.9404, -112.7344
Functional classRural 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 rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,550 (2021)
Projected traffic1,560 by 2041
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
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 IRR I-8 WB over SR 85 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR I-8 WB over SR 85 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 IRR I-8 WB over SR 85 carry?

About 1,550 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is IRR I-8 WB over SR 85?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns IRR I-8 WB over SR 85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.