US Bridges

Cholla Street over SR 51

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 10 MI N of JCT I 10 · Structure no. 02454

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
256 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,877
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cholla Street over SR 51 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Cholla Street over SR 51 in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 2,877 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,887 by 2042. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCholla Street
CrossesSR 51
Location10 MI N of JCT I 10
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.5898, -112.0099
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,877 (2022)
Projected traffic2,887 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 Cholla Street over SR 51 built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cholla Street over SR 51 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Cholla Street over SR 51 carry?

About 2,877 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cholla Street over SR 51?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Cholla Street over SR 51?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.