US Bridges

Main ST -Old US 60 over Cap Canal

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 300 E JCT Crismon RD · Structure no. 01418

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,093
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main ST -Old US 60 over Cap Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main ST -Old US 60 over Cap Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 41 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 11,093 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,103 by 2042. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMain ST -Old US 60
CrossesCap Canal
Location300 E JCT Crismon RD
RouteState Highway 60
StateArizona
Coordinates33.4154, -111.6144
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating48 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 width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,093 (2022)
Projected traffic11,103 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Main ST -Old US 60 over Cap Canal built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Main ST -Old US 60 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 Main ST -Old US 60 over Cap Canal carry?

About 11,093 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Main ST -Old US 60 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 58 ft wide.

Who owns Main ST -Old US 60 over Cap Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.