US Bridges

I 10; WB over Southern Avenue

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.3 MI W JCT US 60 · Structure no. 02777

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
85,572
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 10; WB over Southern Avenue is a concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I 10; WB over Southern Avenue in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 59 years old, older than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 85,572 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 85,582 by 2041. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 10; WB
CrossesSouthern Avenue
Location0.3 MI W JCT US 60
RouteInterstate 10
StateArizona
Coordinates33.39306, -111.96738
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width115 ft (35.2 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85,572 (2021)
Projected traffic85,582 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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; WB over Southern Avenue built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is I 10; WB over Southern Avenue in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does I 10; WB over Southern Avenue carry?

About 85,572 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is I 10; WB over Southern Avenue?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns I 10; WB over Southern Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.