US Bridges

Center Pkwy Op WB over Mill Ave

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.6 MI N of Curry Road · Structure no. 09952

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,047
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Center Pkwy Op WB over Mill Ave is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Center Pkwy Op WB over Mill Ave in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older 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 1,047 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,057 by 2042. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCenter Pkwy Op WB
CrossesMill Ave
Location0.6 MI N of Curry Road
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.4431, -111.9482
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deck30 ft (9.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,047 (2023)
Projected traffic1,057 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Center Pkwy Op WB over Mill Ave built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Center Pkwy Op WB over Mill Ave 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Center Pkwy Op WB over Mill Ave carry?

About 1,047 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Center Pkwy Op WB over Mill Ave?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Center Pkwy Op WB over Mill Ave?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.