US Bridges

59th Avenue over I 10

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 4.4 MI West of JCT I 17 · Structure no. 01855

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
333 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

59th Avenue over I 10 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying 59th Avenue over I 10 in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 30,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,510 by 2042. The structure is 333 ft (101.5 m) long and 133 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries59th Avenue
CrossesI 10
Location4.4 MI West of JCT I 17
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.4624, -112.1864
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length333 ft (101.5 m)
Longest span164 ft (50 m)
Deck width133 ft (40.5 m)
Roadway width116 ft (35.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,500 (2022)
Projected traffic30,510 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 59th Avenue over I 10 built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is 59th Avenue over I 10 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does 59th Avenue over I 10 carry?

About 30,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is 59th Avenue over I 10?

The structure is 333 ft (101.5 m) long with a longest span of 164 ft (50 m) and a deck 133 ft wide.

Who owns 59th Avenue over I 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.