16th Street over Salt River
FairMaricopa County, Arizona · 0.7 MI N of Broadway RD · Structure no. 09784
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 1,110 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 26,801
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
16th Street over Salt River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 16th Street 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 26,801 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,811 by 2041. The structure is 1,110 ft (338.3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 16th Street over Salt River built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is 16th Street 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 October 2022.
How much traffic does 16th Street over Salt River carry?
About 26,801 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 16th Street over Salt River?
The structure is 1,110 ft (338.3 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.
Who owns 16th Street over Salt River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.