US Bridges

Missouri Ave over SR 51

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · SR 51 & Missouri Ave · Structure no. 02425

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
194 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,790
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Missouri Ave over SR 51 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Missouri Ave over SR 51 in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 12,790 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,800 by 2039. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMissouri Ave
CrossesSR 51
LocationSR 51 & Missouri Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.5165, -112.0445
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width82 ft (24.9 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,790 (2019)
Projected traffic12,800 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Missouri Ave over SR 51 built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Missouri Ave over SR 51 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Missouri Ave over SR 51 carry?

About 12,790 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Missouri Ave over SR 51?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Missouri Ave over SR 51?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.