Union Hills Drive over New River Bridge
GoodMaricopa County, Arizona · 180 E JCT 83rd Ave · Structure no. 09906
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 246 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 24,100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Union Hills Drive over New River Bridge is a concrete continuous slab carrying Union Hills Drive over New River Bridge in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1997 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 28 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 24,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,110 by 2042. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Union Hills Drive over New River Bridge built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is Union Hills Drive over New River Bridge 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Union Hills Drive over New River Bridge carry?
About 24,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Union Hills Drive over New River Bridge?
The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.
Who owns Union Hills Drive over New River Bridge?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.