US Bridges

Bell Road over New River

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.2 MI W JCT L101 · Structure no. 09125

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
275 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
65,040
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bell Road over New River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Bell Road over New River in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 61 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 5 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 65,040 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,050 by 2042. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 122 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBell Road
CrossesNew River
Location0.2 MI W JCT L101
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.6381, -112.2405
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width122 ft (37.2 m)
Roadway width98 ft (29.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65,040 (2024)
Projected traffic65,050 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bell Road over New River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is Bell Road over New River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Bell Road over New River carry?

About 65,040 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bell Road over New River?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.

Who owns Bell Road over New River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.