Northern Parkway over Agua Fria River
GoodMaricopa County, Arizona · 0.4 MI E of El Mirage · Structure no. 11353
- Built
- 2020
- 5 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 587 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22,700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Northern Parkway over Agua Fria River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Northern Parkway over Agua Fria River in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 22,700 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,710 by 2042. The structure is 587 ft (178.9 m) long and 122 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Northern Parkway over Agua Fria River built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is Northern Parkway over Agua Fria 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Northern Parkway over Agua Fria River carry?
About 22,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Northern Parkway over Agua Fria River?
The structure is 587 ft (178.9 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.
Who owns Northern Parkway over Agua Fria River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.