Palo Verde RD over Buckeye Canal
GoodMaricopa County, Arizona · 0.9 MI N/ Old US80 HWY · Structure no. 07782
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 999
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Palo Verde RD over Buckeye Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Palo Verde RD over Buckeye Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 999 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,009 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Palo Verde RD over Buckeye Canal built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Palo Verde RD over Buckeye Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Palo Verde RD over Buckeye Canal carry?
About 999 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Palo Verde RD over Buckeye Canal?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Palo Verde RD over Buckeye Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.