US Bridges

Central Avenue over I-10 / Deck Park

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 2.2 MI E JCT I-17 · Structure no. 01963

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
352 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
6,860
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Central Avenue over I-10 / Deck Park is a concrete continuous slab carrying Central Avenue over I-10 / Deck Park in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 6,860 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,870 by 2042. The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCentral Avenue
CrossesI-10 / Deck Park
Location2.2 MI E JCT I-17
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.4611, -112.0737
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20
Structure length352 ft (107.3 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,860 (2022)
Projected traffic6,870 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Central Avenue over I-10 / Deck Park built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Central Avenue over I-10 / Deck Park 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Central Avenue over I-10 / Deck Park carry?

About 6,860 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Central Avenue over I-10 / Deck Park?

The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Central Avenue over I-10 / Deck Park?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.