US Bridges

Peoria Ave over New River

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.25 MI E/ 99th Ave · Structure no. 09427

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
304 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,124
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peoria Ave over New River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Peoria Ave over New River in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 15,124 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,134 by 2042. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPeoria Ave
CrossesNew River
Location0.25 MI E/ 99th Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.5805, -112.2682
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length304 ft (92.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,124 (2024)
Projected traffic15,134 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Peoria Ave over New River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Peoria Ave 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 Peoria Ave over New River carry?

About 15,124 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Peoria Ave over New River?

The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Peoria Ave over New River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.