US Bridges

Jackson Street over Central Avenue

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.08 MI W of 1st Street · Structure no. 11116

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,535
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jackson Street over Central Avenue is a concrete continuous frame carrying Jackson Street over Central Avenue in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older 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 5,535 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,545 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 126 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesJackson Street
CrossesCentral Avenue
Location0.08 MI W of 1st Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.445, -112.0739
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width126 ft (38.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,535 (2021)
Projected traffic5,545 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Jackson Street over Central Avenue built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jackson Street over Central Avenue 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Jackson Street over Central Avenue carry?

About 5,535 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jackson Street over Central Avenue?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 126 ft wide.

Who owns Jackson Street over Central Avenue?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.