US Bridges

Sonoran Blvd over I-17

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 1.0 MI S JCT SR 74 · Structure no. 02314

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
289 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,922
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sonoran Blvd over I-17 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sonoran Blvd over I-17 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 2,922 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,932 by 2042. The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long and 145 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSonoran Blvd
CrossesI-17
Location1.0 MI S JCT SR 74
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.7837, -112.1329
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length289 ft (88.1 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.3 m)
Deck width145 ft (44.3 m)
Roadway width130 ft (39.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck35 ft (10.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,922 (2024)
Projected traffic2,932 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Sonoran Blvd over I-17 built?

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

What condition is Sonoran Blvd over I-17 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Sonoran Blvd over I-17 carry?

About 2,922 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sonoran Blvd over I-17?

The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 145 ft wide.

Who owns Sonoran Blvd over I-17?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.