US Bridges

Bell Road over SR 51

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · Est 6 MI E/I 17 · Structure no. 02477

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
195 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
44,553
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bell Road over SR 51 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Bell Road over SR 51 in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 44,553 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,563 by 2042. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 130 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBell Road
CrossesSR 51
LocationEst 6 MI E/I 17
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.6407, -112.0032
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width130 ft (39.6 m)
Roadway width109 ft (33.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,553 (2022)
Projected traffic44,563 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Bell Road over SR 51 built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bell 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Bell Road over SR 51 carry?

About 44,553 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bell Road over SR 51?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.

Who owns Bell Road over SR 51?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.