US Bridges

Camelback RD over Agua Fria River

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 1.0 MI E/ El Mirage RD · Structure no. 09859

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,725 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
25,351
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Camelback RD over Agua Fria River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Camelback RD over Agua Fria River in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 25,351 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,361 by 2042. The structure is 1,725 ft (525.8 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCamelback RD
CrossesAgua Fria River
Location1.0 MI E/ El Mirage RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.50754, -112.3071
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.3 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,725 ft (525.8 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,351 (2023)
Projected traffic25,361 by 2042
Trucks10%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Camelback RD over Agua Fria River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Camelback RD 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Camelback RD over Agua Fria River carry?

About 25,351 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Camelback RD over Agua Fria River?

The structure is 1,725 ft (525.8 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Camelback RD over Agua Fria River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.