US Bridges

I-17 Frontage RD over Cap Canal

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 3.6 MI South JCT SR74 · Structure no. 02892

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-17 Frontage RD over Cap Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-17 Frontage RD over Cap Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,010 by 2042. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-17 Frontage RD
CrossesCap Canal
Location3.6 MI South JCT SR74
RouteState Highway 17
StateArizona
Coordinates33.74665, -112.12502
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
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 rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2022)
Projected traffic1,010 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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 I-17 Frontage RD over Cap Canal built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-17 Frontage RD 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 I-17 Frontage RD over Cap Canal carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is I-17 Frontage RD over Cap Canal?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns I-17 Frontage RD over Cap Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.