Santan Freeway over 56th Street
GoodMaricopa County, Arizona · 0.7 MI S Chandler Blvrd · Structure no. 02590
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 251 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 80,456
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Santan Freeway over 56th Street is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Santan Freeway over 56th Street in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 80,456 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 80,466 by 2038. The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Santan Freeway over 56th Street built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Santan Freeway over 56th Street 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Santan Freeway over 56th Street carry?
About 80,456 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Santan Freeway over 56th Street?
The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns Santan Freeway over 56th Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.