Northern Avenue over Az Canal Div Channel
FairMaricopa County, Arizona · Northern Ave E 7th Street · Structure no. 07597
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 41,491
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Northern Avenue over Az Canal Div Channel is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Northern 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 41,491 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,501 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Northern Avenue over Az Canal Div Channel built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Northern 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 Northern Avenue over Az Canal Div Channel carry?
About 41,491 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Northern Avenue over Az Canal Div Channel?
The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.
Who owns Northern Avenue over Az Canal Div Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.