US Bridges

7th Street over SPRR - Buchanan Street

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 7th ST S of Jefferson ST · Structure no. 09186

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
936 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
37,995
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

7th Street over SPRR - Buchanan Street is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 7th Street over SPRR - Buchanan Street in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 37,995 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,005 by 2041. The structure is 936 ft (285.2 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries7th Street
CrossesSPRR - Buchanan Street
Location7th ST S of Jefferson ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.4434, -112.0654
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating62.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length936 ft (285.2 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.6 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,995 (2021)
Projected traffic38,005 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 7th Street over SPRR - Buchanan Street built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is 7th Street over SPRR - Buchanan Street 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 2022.

How much traffic does 7th Street over SPRR - Buchanan Street carry?

About 37,995 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 7th Street over SPRR - Buchanan Street?

The structure is 936 ft (285.2 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns 7th Street over SPRR - Buchanan Street?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.