US Bridges

Mill Avenue NB over Salt Rvr Rio Salado Pkw

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.2 MI S of Curry RD · Structure no. 07817

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,510 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
9,245
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Avenue NB over Salt Rvr Rio Salado Pkw is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Mill Avenue NB over Salt Rvr Rio Salado Pkw in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 9,245 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,255 by 2042. The structure is 1,510 ft (460.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMill Avenue NB
CrossesSalt Rvr Rio Salado Pkw
Location0.2 MI S of Curry RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.4313, -111.94
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,510 ft (460.2 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,245 (2023)
Projected traffic9,255 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Mill Avenue NB over Salt Rvr Rio Salado Pkw built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mill Avenue NB over Salt Rvr Rio Salado Pkw 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Mill Avenue NB over Salt Rvr Rio Salado Pkw carry?

About 9,245 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mill Avenue NB over Salt Rvr Rio Salado Pkw?

The structure is 1,510 ft (460.2 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Mill Avenue NB over Salt Rvr Rio Salado Pkw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.