US Bridges

I 10 over Agua Fria River

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 19.2 MI W JCT I 17 · Structure no. 01852

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,502 ft
20 main spans
Daily traffic
208,372
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 10 over Agua Fria River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 10 over Agua Fria River in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 208,372 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 208,382 by 2041. The structure is 1,502 ft (457.8 m) long and 205 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesI 10
CrossesAgua Fria River
Location19.2 MI W JCT I 17
RouteInterstate 10
StateArizona
Coordinates33.45779, -112.33587
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans20
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,502 ft (457.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width205 ft (62.4 m)
Roadway width199 ft (60.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck25 ft (7.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic208,372 (2021)
Projected traffic208,382 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure11
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 10 over Agua Fria River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is I 10 over Agua Fria River 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 over Agua Fria River carry?

About 208,372 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I 10 over Agua Fria River?

The structure is 1,502 ft (457.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 205 ft wide.

Who owns I 10 over Agua Fria River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.