US Bridges

I 17 NB over North Frontage RD

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 2nd Ll N Ct 101/I 17 Ti · Structure no. 02181

Built
1997
28 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
144 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
67,759
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 17 NB over North Frontage RD is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I 17 NB over North 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 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 67,759 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,769 by 2039. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 17 NB
CrossesNorth Frontage RD
Location2nd Ll N Ct 101/I 17 Ti
RouteInterstate 17
StateArizona
Coordinates33.66978, -112.11311
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width85 ft (26 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67,759 (2019)
Projected traffic67,769 by 2039
Trucks8%
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 NB over North 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 NB over North Frontage RD 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I 17 NB over North Frontage RD carry?

About 67,759 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I 17 NB over North Frontage RD?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns I 17 NB over North Frontage RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.