US Bridges

Glendale Avenue over New River

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 1/2 MI W 99th Ave · Structure no. 09141

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
358 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
21,343
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glendale Avenue over New River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Glendale Avenue over New River in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 65 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 21,343 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,353 by 2042. The structure is 358 ft (109.1 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGlendale Avenue
CrossesNew River
Location1/2 MI W 99th Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.53675, -112.28219
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length358 ft (109.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.2 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,343 (2024)
Projected traffic21,353 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Glendale Avenue over New River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Glendale Avenue 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Glendale Avenue over New River carry?

About 21,343 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Glendale Avenue over New River?

The structure is 358 ft (109.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Glendale Avenue over New River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.