US Bridges

19th Avenue over Az Canal Div Channel

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 19th Avenue N of Dunlap · Structure no. 07596

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
39,433
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

19th Avenue over Az Canal Div Channel is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 19th Avenue over Az Canal Div Channel 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 39,433 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,443 by 2039. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries19th Avenue
CrossesAz Canal Div Channel
Location19th Avenue N of Dunlap
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.5719, -112.0996
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,433 (2019)
Projected traffic39,443 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 19th Avenue over Az Canal Div Channel built?

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

What condition is 19th 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 19th Avenue over Az Canal Div Channel carry?

About 39,433 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 19th Avenue over Az Canal Div Channel?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns 19th Avenue over Az Canal Div Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.