US Bridges

I 10; EB & WB over Western Canal

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.1 MI South JCT US 60 · Structure no. 05411

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150,865
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 10; EB & WB over Western Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I 10; EB & WB over Western Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 61 years old, older 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 150,865 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 150,875 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesI 10; EB & WB
CrossesWestern Canal
Location0.1 MI South JCT US 60
RouteInterstate 10
StateArizona
Coordinates33.38889, -111.96667
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150,865 (2015)
Projected traffic150,875 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 10; EB & WB over Western Canal built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is I 10; EB & WB over Western 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 February 2021.

How much traffic does I 10; EB & WB over Western Canal carry?

About 150,865 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I 10; EB & WB over Western Canal?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns I 10; EB & WB over Western Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.