Thunderbird Road over New River
GoodMaricopa County, Arizona · 0.4 MI W JCT L101 · Structure no. 09684
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 304 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 34,528
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Thunderbird Road over New River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Thunderbird Road over New River in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 34,528 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,538 by 2042. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 122 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Thunderbird Road over New River built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is Thunderbird Road over New River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Thunderbird Road over New River carry?
About 34,528 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Thunderbird Road 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 122 ft wide.
Who owns Thunderbird Road over New River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.