US Bridges

I 17 SB over 101L S Frontage RD

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · Center of Ti 2nd Level · Structure no. 02178

Built
1997
28 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
479 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
42,135
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 17 SB over 101L S Frontage RD is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I 17 SB over 101L S Frontage RD in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1997 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 28 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 42,135 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,145 by 2040. The structure is 479 ft (146 m) long and 85 ft wide.

CarriesI 17 SB
Crosses101L S Frontage RD
LocationCenter of Ti 2nd Level
RouteInterstate 17
StateArizona
Coordinates33.6678, -112.1136
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length479 ft (146 m)
Longest span183 ft (55.8 m)
Deck width85 ft (26 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,135 (2020)
Projected traffic42,145 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 I 17 SB over 101L S Frontage RD built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is I 17 SB over 101L S Frontage RD 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 I 17 SB over 101L S Frontage RD carry?

About 42,135 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I 17 SB over 101L S Frontage RD?

The structure is 479 ft (146 m) long with a longest span of 183 ft (55.8 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns I 17 SB over 101L S Frontage RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.