I 17 & EFR
I 17 & EFR in 10.8 MI N JCT US 60, Maricopa County, Arizona received a condition grade of F (0/100). Built in 1964, the bridge carries 200K vehicles daily on I 17 & EFR over Wash. It is classified as structurally deficient.
I 17 & EFR carries an F on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 0/100 — the bottom tier of the FHWA NBI distribution. Component ratings flag the structure for near-term rehabilitation or replacement; the bridge may remain open to traffic but is on the priority list for action.
The bridge was built in 1964 and is now 62 years old, at or past the typical 50-year design life for bridges of its vintage. Maintenance and inspection cycles are correspondingly more involved than for newer structures. I 17 & EFR carries an average daily traffic count of 200,470 vehicles, with 16 lane(s) crossing Wash. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.
Component Ratings
The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear
Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck
Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck
Bridge Details
About This Bridge
I 17 & EFR is a 62-year-old bridge located 10.8 MI N JCT US 60 in Maricopa County, Arizona. The bridge carries I 17 & EFR over Wash with 16 traffic lanes, handling approximately 200K vehicles per day. Built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1980, the structure spans 9.8 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of F (0/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 0/9 (serious), superstructure 0/9 (serious), and substructure 0/9 (serious). The bridge is classified as structurally deficient, meaning at least one major component is rated 4 or below, this signals a need for repair or replacement but does not necessarily indicate an immediate safety hazard.
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
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Frequently Asked Questions
I 17 & EFR has a Condition Score of 0/100 (Grade F). Its deck is rated 0/9, superstructure 0/9, and substructure 0/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is classified as structurally deficient.
I 17 & EFR was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1980, making it 62 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
I 17 & EFR carries approximately 200K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 16 traffic lanes. It is 9.8 meters long and located on I 17 & EFR in 10.8 MI N JCT US 60, Maricopa County, Arizona.
Yes, I 17 & EFR is classified as structurally deficient because at least one of its primary components (deck, superstructure, or substructure) is rated 4 or below on the 0-9 NBI scale. This does not necessarily mean it is unsafe, but it requires significant repair or replacement.
I 17 & EFR is located 10.8 MI N JCT US 60 in Maricopa County, Arizona. The bridge carries I 17 & EFR over Wash. Its coordinates are 33.632700, -112.116200. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
I 17 & EFR carries I 17 & EFR over Wash. The bridge is 9.8 meters long and was built in 1964, with reconstruction in 1980.
Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.