US Bridges

Yorkshire Drive over I 17

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 12.8 MI N of JCT US 60 · Structure no. 02087

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
237 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,149
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yorkshire Drive over I 17 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Yorkshire Drive over I 17 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 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 14,149 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,159 by 2042. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesYorkshire Drive
CrossesI 17
Location12.8 MI N of JCT US 60
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.662, -112.1143
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.5 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,149 (2024)
Projected traffic14,159 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Yorkshire Drive over I 17 built?

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

What condition is Yorkshire Drive 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Yorkshire Drive over I 17 carry?

About 14,149 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Yorkshire Drive over I 17?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns Yorkshire Drive over I 17?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.