The long-awaited bridge over the Santa Rosa Wash on Porter Road has reached a significant milestone. 

Crews used two cranes to install 20 large girders last week in preparation for laying the bridge deck. 

Girders, each weighing 90,000 pounds, according to CIP Project Manager Kerry Osborn, were transported to the site on oversize-load trucks.  

The bridge is part of the Sonoran Desert Parkway project, which is slated to open late summer or early fall, according to Quinn Konold, communications director for the city. 

The west side of the project has been sitting with no visible construction moving forward in recent weeks. Curbs outline the roadway, where paving is scheduled to begin on May 8. 

View a photo gallery and video of the construction below: 

 

Brian Petersheim Jr., Reporter
Brian Petersheim Jr., Reporter
Brian became part of the InMaricopa team in October 2020, starting as a multimedia intern with a focus on various multimedia tasks. His responsibilities included file organization and capturing photos of events and incidents. After graduating from Maricopa High School in the class of 2021, his internship seamlessly transitioned into a full-fledged job. Initially serving as a dedicated photographer, Brian's role evolved in October 2021 when he took on a new beat as a writer. He is currently pursuing his studies at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Brian's primary focus lies in covering public safety-related stories. In his free time, Brian finds joy in spending quality time with his family and embarking on adventures to explore the landscapes around him.
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