US Bridges

Northern Ave over I 17

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 8.0 MI S 101L/I 17 Ti · Structure no. 02495

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
181 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
36,858
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Northern Ave over I 17 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Northern Ave over I 17 in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 36,858 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,868 by 2041. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 194 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNorthern Ave
CrossesI 17
Location8.0 MI S 101L/I 17 Ti
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.5532, -112.1127
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width194 ft (59.2 m)
Roadway width107 ft (32.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck21 ft (6.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,858 (2021)
Projected traffic36,868 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Northern Ave over I 17 built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Northern Ave 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Northern Ave over I 17 carry?

About 36,858 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Northern Ave over I 17?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 194 ft wide.

Who owns Northern Ave over I 17?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.