US Bridges

SR 85 NB Frtg RD over Roosevelt Canal

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 1.2 MI S of I 10 · Structure no. 01790

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 85 NB Frtg RD over Roosevelt Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 85 NB Frtg RD over Roosevelt Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 85 NB Frtg RD
CrossesRoosevelt Canal
Location1.2 MI S of I 10
RouteState Highway 85
StateArizona
Coordinates33.40992, -112.62553
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic60 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 85 NB Frtg RD over Roosevelt Canal built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 85 NB Frtg RD over Roosevelt 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 85 NB Frtg RD over Roosevelt Canal carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SR 85 NB Frtg RD over Roosevelt Canal?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 85 NB Frtg RD over Roosevelt Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.