US Bridges

Cap Canal Br Efr over Cap Canal

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 2 MI E Scottsdale/Greenwa · Structure no. 02509

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,117
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cap Canal Br Efr over Cap Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cap Canal Br Efr over Cap Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 15,117 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,127 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCap Canal Br Efr
CrossesCap Canal
Location2 MI E Scottsdale/Greenwa
RouteState Highway 101
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.6311, -111.8898
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,117 (2022)
Projected traffic15,127 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cap Canal Br Efr over Cap Canal built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cap Canal Br Efr over Cap Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Cap Canal Br Efr over Cap Canal carry?

About 15,117 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Cap Canal Br Efr over Cap Canal?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Cap Canal Br Efr over Cap Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.