US Bridges

Mill Avenue SB over Salt River Lakeview DR

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.2 MI S of Curry Road · Structure no. 09954

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
1,577 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
7,588
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Avenue SB over Salt River Lakeview DR is a concrete arch - deck carrying Mill Avenue SB over Salt River Lakeview DR in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 94 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 7,588 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,598 by 2042. The structure is 1,577 ft (480.7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMill Avenue SB
CrossesSalt River Lakeview DR
Location0.2 MI S of Curry Road
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.4314, -111.9405
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length1,577 ft (480.7 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,588 (2023)
Projected traffic7,598 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$7,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mill Avenue SB over Salt River Lakeview DR built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Mill Avenue SB over Salt River Lakeview DR 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Mill Avenue SB over Salt River Lakeview DR carry?

About 7,588 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mill Avenue SB over Salt River Lakeview DR?

The structure is 1,577 ft (480.7 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Mill Avenue SB over Salt River Lakeview DR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.