US Bridges

SR 74 over I-17

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · I-17/SR 74 Interchange · Structure no. 02845

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
292 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
32,554
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 74 over I-17 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 74 over I-17 in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 32,554 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,564 by 2042. The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long and 130 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 74
CrossesI-17
LocationI-17/SR 74 Interchange
RouteState Highway 74
StateArizona
Coordinates33.7982, -112.1361
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 inspectionMay 2024
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length292 ft (89 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.6 m)
Deck width130 ft (39.7 m)
Roadway width118 ft (36 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,554 (2023)
Projected traffic32,564 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR 74 over I-17 built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 74 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 SR 74 over I-17 carry?

About 32,554 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 74 over I-17?

The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.6 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.

Who owns SR 74 over I-17?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.