US Bridges

Bell Road over Truck Overpass

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.3 MI E Agua Fria River · Structure no. 09127

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
46,256
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bell Road over Truck Overpass is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Bell Road over Truck Overpass in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 60 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 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 46,256 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,266 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesBell Road
CrossesTruck Overpass
Location0.3 MI E Agua Fria River
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.6387, -112.3134
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
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.3 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,256 (2020)
Projected traffic46,266 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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$1,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bell Road over Truck Overpass built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Bell Road over Truck Overpass 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does Bell Road over Truck Overpass carry?

About 46,256 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bell Road over Truck Overpass?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns Bell Road over Truck Overpass?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.