Jesse Owens Pkwy over Western Canal
FairMaricopa County, Arizona · Jesse Owens N of Baseline · Structure no. 07598
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 44,127
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Jesse Owens Pkwy over Western Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Jesse Owens Pkwy over Western 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 44,127 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,137 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Jesse Owens Pkwy over Western Canal built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Jesse Owens Pkwy over Western 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Jesse Owens Pkwy over Western Canal carry?
About 44,127 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Jesse Owens Pkwy over Western Canal?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns Jesse Owens Pkwy over Western Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.