51st Avenue over Salt River
FairMaricopa County, Arizona · 0.2 MI N of Broadway RD · Structure no. 10226
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 1,597 ft
- 13 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30,601
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
51st Avenue over Salt River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 51st Avenue over Salt River in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 30,601 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,611 by 2041. The structure is 1,597 ft (486.7 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 51st Avenue over Salt River built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is 51st Avenue over Salt 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 October 2022.
How much traffic does 51st Avenue over Salt River carry?
About 30,601 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is 51st Avenue over Salt River?
The structure is 1,597 ft (486.7 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.
Who owns 51st Avenue over Salt River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.