US Bridges

Dixileta Drive over I-17

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Maricopa County, Arizona · 3 MI S JCT SR 74 · Structure no. 02874

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
263 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,964
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dixileta Drive over I-17 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dixileta Drive 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,964 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,974 by 2042. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesDixileta Drive
CrossesI-17
Location3 MI S JCT SR 74
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.7546, -112.1267
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length263 ft (80.2 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck30 ft (9.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,964 (2024)
Projected traffic4,974 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 Dixileta Drive over I-17 built?

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

What condition is Dixileta Drive 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Dixileta Drive over I-17 carry?

About 4,964 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Dixileta Drive over I-17?

The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Dixileta Drive over I-17?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.