US Bridges

24th Street over Salt River

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.6 MI N of Broadway RD · Structure no. 09701

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
865 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
24,994
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

24th Street over Salt River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 24th Street over Salt River in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1980, 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 24,994 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,004 by 2039. The structure is 865 ft (263.7 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries24th Street
CrossesSalt River
Location0.6 MI N of Broadway RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.4154, -112.0298
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating34.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length865 ft (263.7 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,994 (2019)
Projected traffic25,004 by 2039
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 24th Street over Salt River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is 24th Street over Salt 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does 24th Street over Salt River carry?

About 24,994 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 24th Street over Salt River?

The structure is 865 ft (263.7 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns 24th Street over Salt River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.