Bell Road over Agua Fria River
FairMaricopa County, Arizona · 1.25 MI E Dysart RD · Structure no. 09691
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 1,110 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 43,506
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bell Road over Agua Fria River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bell Road over Agua Fria River in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 43,506 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,516 by 2042. The structure is 1,110 ft (338.3 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Bell Road over Agua Fria River built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bell Road 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Bell Road over Agua Fria River carry?
About 43,506 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Bell Road over Agua Fria River?
The structure is 1,110 ft (338.3 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.
Who owns Bell Road over Agua Fria River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.