US Bridges

I 10 over Southern Avenue

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.3 MI W JCT US 60 · Structure no. 02702

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
176,142
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 10 over Southern Avenue is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I 10 over Southern Avenue in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 176,142 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 176,152 by 2041. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 49 ft wide.

CarriesI 10
CrossesSouthern Avenue
Location0.3 MI W JCT US 60
RouteInterstate 10
StateArizona
Coordinates33.39307, -111.9676
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic176,142 (2021)
Projected traffic176,152 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I 10 over Southern Avenue built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 10 over Southern Avenue 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does I 10 over Southern Avenue carry?

About 176,142 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I 10 over Southern Avenue?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns I 10 over Southern Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.