US Bridges

Van Buren Street over I 17

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 5.9 MI North JCT I 10 · Structure no. 01950

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
137 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,721
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Van Buren Street over I 17 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Van Buren Street over I 17 in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 66 years old, older 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 19,721 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,731 by 2042. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesVan Buren Street
CrossesI 17
Location5.9 MI North JCT I 10
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.4512, -112.1084
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.5 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,721 (2023)
Projected traffic19,731 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
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 Van Buren Street over I 17 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Van Buren Street over I 17 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Van Buren Street over I 17 carry?

About 19,721 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Van Buren Street over I 17?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns Van Buren Street over I 17?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.