51st Avenue over Papago Drain Channel
GoodMaricopa County, Arizona · 0.1 MI North I 10 · Structure no. 01975
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 39,460
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
51st Avenue over Papago Drain Channel is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 51st Avenue over Papago Drain Channel in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 39,460 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,470 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 125 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 51st Avenue over Papago Drain Channel built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is 51st Avenue over Papago Drain Channel 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 51st Avenue over Papago Drain Channel carry?
About 39,460 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 51st Avenue over Papago Drain Channel?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 125 ft wide.
Who owns 51st Avenue over Papago Drain Channel?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.