US Bridges

Beardsley RD over New River

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · W of 101 at Beardsley RD · Structure no. 10808

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
292 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,777
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beardsley RD over New River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beardsley RD over New River in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 19,777 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,787 by 2042. The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBeardsley RD
CrossesNew River
LocationW of 101 at Beardsley RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.6666, -112.2314
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length292 ft (89 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,777 (2024)
Projected traffic19,787 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beardsley RD over New River built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beardsley RD over New River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Beardsley RD over New River carry?

About 19,777 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Beardsley RD over New River?

The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Beardsley RD over New River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.