US Bridges

83rd Ave over New River

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.2 MI S JCT Union Hills · Structure no. 10830

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
414 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
19,544
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

83rd Ave over New River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 83rd Ave over New River in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 19,544 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,554 by 2042. The structure is 414 ft (126.2 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries83rd Ave
CrossesNew River
Location0.2 MI S JCT Union Hills
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.6503, -112.2371
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length414 ft (126.2 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,544 (2024)
Projected traffic19,554 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 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 83rd Ave over New River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is 83rd 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 83rd Ave over New River carry?

About 19,544 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 83rd Ave over New River?

The structure is 414 ft (126.2 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns 83rd Ave over New River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.