Northern Ave over New River
FairMaricopa County, Arizona · 0.15 MI W JCT 99th Ave · Structure no. 10243
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 393 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25,882
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Northern Ave over New River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Northern Ave over New River in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 25,882 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,892 by 2042. The structure is 393 ft (119.8 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 Northern Ave over New River built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Northern Ave over New 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Northern Ave over New River carry?
About 25,882 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Northern Ave over New River?
The structure is 393 ft (119.8 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.
Who owns Northern Ave over New River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.