US Bridges

Northern Parkway over Litchfield RD

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 2.0 MI E JCT Reems RD · Structure no. 11163

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
189 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,721
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Northern Parkway over Litchfield RD is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Northern Parkway over Litchfield RD in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20,721 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,731 by 2042. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 125 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNorthern Parkway
CrossesLitchfield RD
Location2.0 MI E JCT Reems RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.5578, -112.3593
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width125 ft (38.1 m)
Roadway width118 ft (36.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,721 (2024)
Projected traffic20,731 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Northern Parkway over Litchfield RD built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Northern Parkway over Litchfield RD 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Northern Parkway over Litchfield RD carry?

About 20,721 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Northern Parkway over Litchfield RD?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 125 ft wide.

Who owns Northern Parkway over Litchfield RD?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.