16th Street over SPRR
FairMaricopa County, Arizona · 16th ST S of Jefferson ST · Structure no. 09785
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 988 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,685
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
16th Street over SPRR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 16th Street over SPRR 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 20,685 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,695 by 2041. The structure is 988 ft (301 m) long and 72 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 | 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 SPRR built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is 16th Street over SPRR 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 SPRR carry?
About 20,685 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 16th Street over SPRR?
The structure is 988 ft (301 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns 16th Street over SPRR?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.