US Bridges

Wbcd Road over Southern Ave

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · I-17 to SR202L · Structure no. 20236

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
127 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
199,553
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wbcd Road over Southern Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wbcd Road over Southern Ave 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. Its operating status is: new structure not yet open to traffic.

It carries about 199,553 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 199,563 by 2042. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 55 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWbcd Road
CrossesSouthern Ave
LocationI-17 to SR202L
RouteInterstate 10
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.3927, -111.9671
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusNew structure not yet open to traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic199,553 (2023)
Projected traffic199,563 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 Wbcd Road over Southern Ave built?

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

What condition is Wbcd Road over Southern Ave 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Wbcd Road over Southern Ave carry?

About 199,553 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Wbcd Road over Southern Ave?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Wbcd Road over Southern Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.