US Bridges

I 10 over Dirt/Gravel Road

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 20.8 MI W JCT I 10/I 17 · Structure no. 01719

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
222,327
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 10 over Dirt/Gravel Road is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 10 over Dirt/Gravel Road in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 47 years old, younger than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 222,327 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 222,337 by 2041. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 258 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesI 10
CrossesDirt/Gravel Road
Location20.8 MI W JCT I 10/I 17
RouteInterstate 10
StateArizona
Coordinates33.458, -112.3628
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width258 ft (78.5 m)
Roadway width252 ft (76.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic222,327 (2021)
Projected traffic222,337 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure12
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 over Dirt/Gravel Road built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is I 10 over Dirt/Gravel Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does I 10 over Dirt/Gravel Road carry?

About 222,327 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I 10 over Dirt/Gravel Road?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 258 ft wide.

Who owns I 10 over Dirt/Gravel Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.