US Bridges

N/S-West Gore over 27 Ave

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · NW Corner of 101/I 17 Ti · Structure no. 02175

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
163 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28,197
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N/S-West Gore over 27 Ave is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying N/S-West Gore over 27 Ave in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 28,197 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,207 by 2039. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesN/S-West Gore
Crosses27 Ave
LocationNW Corner of 101/I 17 Ti
RouteInterstate 17
StateArizona
Coordinates33.6694, -112.117
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span156 ft (47.5 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,197 (2019)
Projected traffic28,207 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 N/S-West Gore over 27 Ave built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is N/S-West Gore over 27 Ave 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does N/S-West Gore over 27 Ave carry?

About 28,197 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is N/S-West Gore over 27 Ave?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 156 ft (47.5 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns N/S-West Gore over 27 Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.