US Bridges

43rd Avenue over Az Canal Div Channel

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 43rd Ave N of Peoria Ave · Structure no. 07594

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
145 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,368
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

43rd Avenue over Az Canal Div Channel is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 43rd Avenue over Az Canal Div Channel in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 27,368 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,378 by 2039. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries43rd Avenue
CrossesAz Canal Div Channel
Location43rd Ave N of Peoria Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.5823, -112.1515
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,368 (2019)
Projected traffic27,378 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 43rd Avenue over Az Canal Div Channel built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is 43rd Avenue over Az Canal Div Channel 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does 43rd Avenue over Az Canal Div Channel carry?

About 27,368 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 43rd Avenue over Az Canal Div Channel?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns 43rd Avenue over Az Canal Div Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.