19th Avenue over Salt River
FairMaricopa County, Arizona · 0.2 MI N of Broadway · Structure no. 09741
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 1,007 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 36,697
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
19th Avenue over Salt River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 19th Avenue over Salt River in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 36,697 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,707 by 2041. The structure is 1,007 ft (306.8 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 19th Avenue over Salt River built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is 19th Avenue over Salt 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 November 2022.
How much traffic does 19th Avenue over Salt River carry?
About 36,697 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 19th Avenue over Salt River?
The structure is 1,007 ft (306.8 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.
Who owns 19th Avenue over Salt River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.