US Bridges

51st Avenue over I 10

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 3.5 MI West JCT I 17 · Structure no. 01930

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
333 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
39,460
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

51st Avenue over I 10 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying 51st Avenue over I 10 in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 39,460 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,470 by 2042. The structure is 333 ft (101.5 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries51st Avenue
CrossesI 10
Location3.5 MI West JCT I 17
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.4624, -112.1692
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length333 ft (101.5 m)
Longest span164 ft (50 m)
Deck width115 ft (35 m)
Roadway width98 ft (29.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,460 (2022)
Projected traffic39,470 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 51st Avenue over I 10 built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is 51st Avenue over I 10 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does 51st Avenue over I 10 carry?

About 39,460 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 51st 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 115 ft wide.

Who owns 51st Avenue over I 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.