US Bridges

Northern Pkwy over El Mirage RD

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · At El Mirage RD · Structure no. 11569

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
261 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,700
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Northern Pkwy over El Mirage RD is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Northern Pkwy over El Mirage RD in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 261 ft (79.6 m) long and 124 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNorthern Pkwy
CrossesEl Mirage RD
LocationAt El Mirage RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.5505, -112.3243
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length261 ft (79.6 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width124 ft (37.8 m)
Roadway width120 ft (36.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,700 (2022)
Projected traffic22,710 by 2042
Trucks20%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Pkwy over El Mirage RD built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Northern Pkwy over El Mirage 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Northern Pkwy over El Mirage RD carry?

About 22,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Northern Pkwy over El Mirage RD?

The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 124 ft wide.

Who owns Northern Pkwy over El Mirage RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.