US Bridges

SR-24 Gateway Fwy over Ellsworth Road

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · Ellsworth Road & SR 24 · Structure no. 20183

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
222 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
49,507
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-24 Gateway Fwy over Ellsworth Road is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-24 Gateway Fwy over Ellsworth Road 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 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 49,507 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,953 by 2040. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 173 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR-24 Gateway Fwy
CrossesEllsworth Road
LocationEllsworth Road & SR 24
RouteState Highway 24
StateArizona
Coordinates33.3171, -111.6357
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 rating74 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width173 ft (52.6 m)
Roadway width166 ft (50.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,507 (2018)
Projected traffic54,953 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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 SR-24 Gateway Fwy over Ellsworth Road built?

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

What condition is SR-24 Gateway Fwy over Ellsworth Road 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR-24 Gateway Fwy over Ellsworth Road carry?

About 49,507 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR-24 Gateway Fwy over Ellsworth Road?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 173 ft wide.

Who owns SR-24 Gateway Fwy over Ellsworth Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.