US Bridges

Estrella Parkway over Buckeye Canal

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.6 MI S of Broadway · Structure no. 07584

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,645
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Estrella Parkway over Buckeye Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Estrella Parkway over Buckeye Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 14,645 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,655 by 2042. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesEstrella Parkway
CrossesBuckeye Canal
Location0.6 MI S of Broadway
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.398, -112.3922
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deck30 ft (9.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,645 (2023)
Projected traffic14,655 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Estrella Parkway over Buckeye Canal built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Estrella Parkway over Buckeye 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Estrella Parkway over Buckeye Canal carry?

About 14,645 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Estrella Parkway over Buckeye Canal?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Estrella Parkway over Buckeye Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.