US Bridges

Via Linda Road over Cap Canal

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 500 Ft E of 115 Street · Structure no. 07520

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
126 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,985
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Via Linda Road over Cap Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Via Linda Road over Cap Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 9,985 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,995 by 2042. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesVia Linda Road
CrossesCap Canal
Location500 Ft E of 115 Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.58969, -111.83156
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating94 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width85 ft (26 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,985 (2023)
Projected traffic9,995 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$2,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Via Linda Road over Cap Canal built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Via Linda Road 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 Via Linda Road over Cap Canal carry?

About 9,985 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Via Linda Road over Cap Canal?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Via Linda Road over Cap Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.