Glendale Avenue over Agua Fria River
FairMaricopa County, Arizona · 0.2 MI E JCT El Mirage RD · Structure no. 09301
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 603 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,316
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Glendale Avenue over Agua Fria River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Glendale Avenue over Agua Fria River in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 20,316 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,326 by 2042. The structure is 603 ft (183.8 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Glendale Avenue over Agua Fria River built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Glendale Avenue over Agua Fria 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 Glendale Avenue over Agua Fria River carry?
About 20,316 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Glendale Avenue over Agua Fria River?
The structure is 603 ft (183.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.
Who owns Glendale Avenue over Agua Fria River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.