US Bridges

Meridian Road over US 60 & Cap Canal

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 22.4 MI E JCT I-10 · Structure no. 01438

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
412 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,296
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meridian Road over US 60 & Cap Canal is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meridian Road over US 60 & Cap Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 7,296 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,306 by 2039. The structure is 412 ft (125.6 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMeridian Road
CrossesUS 60 & Cap Canal
Location22.4 MI E JCT I-10
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.3863, -111.5807
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length412 ft (125.6 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,296 (2019)
Projected traffic7,306 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Meridian Road over US 60 & Cap Canal built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meridian Road over US 60 & 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Meridian Road over US 60 & Cap Canal carry?

About 7,296 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Meridian Road over US 60 & Cap Canal?

The structure is 412 ft (125.6 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Meridian Road over US 60 & Cap Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.