US Bridges

Camelback RD over I 17

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 11 MI S of I 17/101 Ti · Structure no. 02532

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
179 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
42,206
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Camelback RD over I 17 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Camelback RD over I 17 in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 42,206 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,216 by 2041. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 144 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCamelback RD
CrossesI 17
Location11 MI S of I 17/101 Ti
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.5095, -112.1127
Functional classUrban Minor 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating78 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width144 ft (43.9 m)
Roadway width108 ft (32.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,206 (2021)
Projected traffic42,216 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure8
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Camelback RD over I 17 built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Camelback RD 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 Camelback RD over I 17 carry?

About 42,206 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Camelback RD over I 17?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 144 ft wide.

Who owns Camelback RD over I 17?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.