US Bridges

31st Avenue over I 10

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 1.0 MI West of JCT I 17 · Structure no. 01934

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
3,289
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

31st Avenue over I 10 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying 31st 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 3,289 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,299 by 2042. The structure is 333 ft (101.5 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries31st Avenue
CrossesI 10
Location1.0 MI West of JCT I 17
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.4616, -112.1259
Functional classUrban Collector

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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 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 width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,289 (2022)
Projected traffic3,299 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 31st Avenue over I 10 built?

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

What condition is 31st 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 31st Avenue over I 10 carry?

About 3,289 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 31st 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 61 ft wide.

Who owns 31st Avenue over I 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.