US Bridges

John Wayne Pkwy over Union Pacific Railroad

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · Beginning of RT143 · Structure no. 20152

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
318 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,901
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

John Wayne Pkwy over Union Pacific Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying John Wayne Pkwy over Union Pacific Railroad 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 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 24,901 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,911 by 2039. The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long and 134 ft wide.

CarriesJohn Wayne Pkwy
CrossesUnion Pacific Railroad
LocationBeginning of RT143
RouteState Highway 347
StateArizona
Coordinates33.0565, -112.047
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length318 ft (96.9 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width134 ft (40.8 m)
Roadway width116 ft (35.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,901 (2019)
Projected traffic24,911 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 John Wayne Pkwy over Union Pacific Railroad built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is John Wayne Pkwy over Union Pacific Railroad 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 John Wayne Pkwy over Union Pacific Railroad carry?

About 24,901 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is John Wayne Pkwy over Union Pacific Railroad?

The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 134 ft wide.

Who owns John Wayne Pkwy over Union Pacific Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.