US Bridges

SR 88 over Alchesay Canyon

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.9 MI SW JCT SR 188 · Structure no. 06906

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
229
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 88 over Alchesay Canyon is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR 88 over Alchesay Canyon in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 229 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 239 by 2038. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 85.1 mi (137 km).

CarriesSR 88
CrossesAlchesay Canyon
Location0.9 MI SW JCT SR 188
RouteState Highway 88
StateArizona
Coordinates33.66794, -111.15933
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic229 (2018)
Projected traffic239 by 2038
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed85.1 mi (137 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 88 over Alchesay Canyon built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 88 over Alchesay Canyon 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 88 over Alchesay Canyon carry?

About 229 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 88 over Alchesay Canyon?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR 88 over Alchesay Canyon?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.