US Bridges

Caterpiller Tnk RD over Cap Canal

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · @ Cap Milepost 144.625 · Structure no. 00997

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Caterpiller Tnk RD over Cap Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Caterpiller Tnk RD over Cap Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2042. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCaterpiller Tnk RD
CrossesCap Canal
Location@ Cap Milepost 144.625
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.77972, -112.32114
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic20 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Caterpiller Tnk RD over Cap Canal built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Caterpiller Tnk RD over Cap Canal 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Caterpiller Tnk RD over Cap Canal carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Caterpiller Tnk RD over Cap Canal?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Caterpiller Tnk RD over Cap Canal?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.