US Bridges

51st Avenue over Grand Ave & Bethany Home

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · B. Home @ 51st Ave · Structure no. 02650

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
361 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
31,022
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

51st Avenue over Grand Ave & Bethany Home is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 51st Avenue over Grand Ave & Bethany Home in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 31,022 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,032 by 2041. The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries51st Avenue
CrossesGrand Ave & Bethany Home
LocationB. Home @ 51st Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.5238, -112.1692
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 rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length361 ft (110 m)
Longest span177 ft (53.9 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,022 (2021)
Projected traffic31,032 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 51st Avenue over Grand Ave & Bethany Home built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is 51st Avenue over Grand Ave & Bethany Home 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 51st Avenue over Grand Ave & Bethany Home carry?

About 31,022 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 51st Avenue over Grand Ave & Bethany Home?

The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long with a longest span of 177 ft (53.9 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns 51st Avenue over Grand Ave & Bethany Home?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.