US Bridges

3rd Avenue over I-10

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 1.9 MI E JCT I-17 · Structure no. 01962

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
306 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,468
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

3rd Avenue over I-10 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying 3rd 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 5,468 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,478 by 2042. The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries3rd Avenue
CrossesI-10
Location1.9 MI E JCT I-17
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.4613, -112.0778
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 rating96 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length306 ft (93.3 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,468 (2024)
Projected traffic5,478 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 3rd Avenue over I-10 built?

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

What condition is 3rd 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 3rd Avenue over I-10 carry?

About 5,468 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 3rd Avenue over I-10?

The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns 3rd Avenue over I-10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.