US Bridges

Glendale Avenue over I 17

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 9.0 MI S 101L/I 17 Ti · Structure no. 02533

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
178 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
44,019
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glendale Avenue over I 17 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Glendale Avenue 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 44,019 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,029 by 2041. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 144 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGlendale Avenue
CrossesI 17
Location9.0 MI S 101L/I 17 Ti
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.5386, -112.1126
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 rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width144 ft (43.9 m)
Roadway width108 ft (32.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,019 (2021)
Projected traffic44,029 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 Glendale Avenue over I 17 built?

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

What condition is Glendale Avenue 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 Glendale Avenue over I 17 carry?

About 44,019 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Glendale Avenue over I 17?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 144 ft wide.

Who owns Glendale Avenue over I 17?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.