US Bridges

5th Avenue over I-10

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 1.8 MI E JCT I-17 · Structure no. 01959

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
382 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,202
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

5th Avenue over I-10 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying 5th Avenue over I-10 in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 4,202 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,212 by 2042. The structure is 382 ft (116.4 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries5th Avenue
CrossesI-10
Location1.8 MI E JCT I-17
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.4609, -112.0799
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 inspectionMay 2024
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 rating87 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length382 ft (116.4 m)
Longest span171 ft (52.1 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,202 (2024)
Projected traffic4,212 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 5th Avenue over I-10 built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5th 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 5th Avenue over I-10 carry?

About 4,202 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 5th Avenue over I-10?

The structure is 382 ft (116.4 m) long with a longest span of 171 ft (52.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns 5th Avenue over I-10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.