US Bridges

I 17 SB over N Frontage RD

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · N/W Side of 101/I 17 Ti · Structure no. 02180

Built
1997
28 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
144 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
65,101
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 17 SB over N Frontage RD is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I 17 SB over N 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 65,101 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,111 by 2039. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 17 SB
CrossesN Frontage RD
LocationN/W Side of 101/I 17 Ti
RouteInterstate 17
StateArizona
Coordinates33.66997, -112.11347
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.4 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65,101 (2019)
Projected traffic65,111 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 I 17 SB over N 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 N 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 N Frontage RD carry?

About 65,101 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is I 17 SB over N Frontage RD?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns I 17 SB over N Frontage RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.