US Bridges

Northern Parkway over BNSF Spur Track

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.5 MI W JCT Ltchfield RD · Structure no. 11164

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
141 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,721
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Northern Parkway over BNSF Spur Track is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Northern Parkway over BNSF Spur Track in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 141 ft (43 m) long and 137 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNorthern Parkway
CrossesBNSF Spur Track
Location0.5 MI W JCT Ltchfield RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.558, -112.3678
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width137 ft (41.7 m)
Roadway width131 ft (39.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,721 (2024)
Projected traffic20,731 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Northern Parkway over BNSF Spur Track built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Northern Parkway over BNSF Spur Track 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 BNSF Spur Track carry?

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

How long is Northern Parkway over BNSF Spur Track?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 137 ft wide.

Who owns Northern Parkway over BNSF Spur Track?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.