79th Avenue over 7 10 Eb-Wb & Drain Chnl
FairMaricopa County, Arizona · 7 MI W of JCT I 17 · Structure no. 02187
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 471 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,424
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
79th Avenue over 7 10 Eb-Wb & Drain Chnl is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 79th Avenue over 7 10 Eb-Wb & Drain Chnl in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 2,424 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,434 by 2042. The structure is 471 ft (143.6 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 79th Avenue over 7 10 Eb-Wb & Drain Chnl built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is 79th Avenue over 7 10 Eb-Wb & Drain Chnl 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does 79th Avenue over 7 10 Eb-Wb & Drain Chnl carry?
About 2,424 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 79th Avenue over 7 10 Eb-Wb & Drain Chnl?
The structure is 471 ft (143.6 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.
Who owns 79th Avenue over 7 10 Eb-Wb & Drain Chnl?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.