US Bridges

Anthem Way over I 17

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 5.1 MI North JCT SR 74 · Structure no. 02537

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
220 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
31,008
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Anthem Way over I 17 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Anthem Way over I 17 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 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 31,008 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,018 by 2041. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 142 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesAnthem Way
CrossesI 17
Location5.1 MI North JCT SR 74
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.8708, -112.1457
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width142 ft (43.3 m)
Roadway width120 ft (36.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,008 (2021)
Projected traffic31,018 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Anthem Way over I 17 built?

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

What condition is Anthem Way 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Anthem Way over I 17 carry?

About 31,008 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Anthem Way over I 17?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 142 ft wide.

Who owns Anthem Way over I 17?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.