US Bridges

Airport Upper Road over Airport Lower Road

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · Terminal 4 · Structure no. 07980

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
450 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
14,300
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airport Upper Road over Airport Lower Road is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Airport Upper Road over Airport Lower Road in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 14,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,310 by 2039. The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAirport Upper Road
CrossesAirport Lower Road
LocationTerminal 4
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.4359, -112.0017
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length450 ft (137.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,300 (2019)
Projected traffic14,310 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Airport Upper Road over Airport Lower Road built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Airport Upper Road over Airport Lower Road 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Airport Upper Road over Airport Lower Road carry?

About 14,300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Airport Upper Road over Airport Lower Road?

The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Airport Upper Road over Airport Lower Road?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.