US Bridges

Ramp N-E over Western Canal

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · At Superstition Ti · Structure no. 02367

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
74,959
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp N-E over Western Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp N-E over Western Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 74,959 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 74,969 by 2042. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRamp N-E
CrossesWestern Canal
LocationAt Superstition Ti
RouteInterstate 10
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.3874, -111.9647
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74,959 (2022)
Projected traffic74,969 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Ramp N-E over Western Canal built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp N-E over Western 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp N-E over Western Canal carry?

About 74,959 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ramp N-E over Western Canal?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp N-E over Western Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.