US Bridges

Bethany Home Road over SR 51

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 4.4 MI N JCT I-10 · Structure no. 02426

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
144 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
36,287
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bethany Home Road over SR 51 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Bethany Home Road 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 36,287 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,297 by 2039. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBethany Home Road
CrossesSR 51
Location4.4 MI N JCT I-10
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.5237, -112.044
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,287 (2019)
Projected traffic36,297 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 Bethany Home Road over SR 51 built?

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

What condition is Bethany Home Road 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 Bethany Home Road over SR 51 carry?

About 36,287 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bethany Home Road over SR 51?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Bethany Home Road over SR 51?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.