Avondale Blvd over Gila River
FairMaricopa County, Arizona · 0.75 MI S/ Southern Ave · Structure no. 10163
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 2,553 ft
- 18 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,851
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Avondale Blvd over Gila River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Avondale Blvd over Gila River in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 1,851 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,861 by 2039. The structure is 2,553 ft (778.2 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Avondale Blvd over Gila River built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Avondale Blvd over Gila 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Avondale Blvd over Gila River carry?
About 1,851 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Avondale Blvd over Gila River?
The structure is 2,553 ft (778.2 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.
Who owns Avondale Blvd over Gila River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.