US Bridges

I-17 over Deer Valley Road

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · Deer Valley RD/I-17 · Structure no. 02222

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
175 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
123,940
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-17 over Deer Valley Road is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-17 over Deer Valley Road in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 123,940 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 123,950 by 2042. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 220 ft wide.

CarriesI-17
CrossesDeer Valley Road
LocationDeer Valley RD/I-17
RouteInterstate 17
StateArizona
Coordinates33.6836, -112.1124
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width220 ft (67 m)
Roadway width214 ft (65.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic123,940 (2023)
Projected traffic123,950 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure12
Traffic directionTwo-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 over Deer Valley Road built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-17 over Deer Valley Road 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 over Deer Valley Road carry?

About 123,940 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I-17 over Deer Valley Road?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 220 ft wide.

Who owns I-17 over Deer Valley Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.