57th Avenue over Sunk Creek
GoodMaricopa County, Arizona · Union Hills & 57th Ave · Structure no. 11726
- Built
- 2023
- 2 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 331 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
57th Avenue over Sunk Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 57th Avenue over Sunk Creek in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 70 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 331 ft (100.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 57th Avenue over Sunk Creek built?
It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.
What condition is 57th Avenue over Sunk Creek 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does 57th Avenue over Sunk Creek carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 57th Avenue over Sunk Creek?
The structure is 331 ft (100.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns 57th Avenue over Sunk Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.