US Bridges

16th ST over Az Canal Div Channel

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 16th ST N of Glendale Ave · Structure no. 07822

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,903
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

16th ST over Az Canal Div Channel is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 16th ST over Az Canal Div Channel 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 24,903 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,913 by 2041. The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries16th ST
CrossesAz Canal Div Channel
Location16th ST N of Glendale Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.5403, -112.0475
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.5 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.5 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,903 (2021)
Projected traffic24,913 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 16th ST over Az Canal Div Channel built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is 16th ST over Az Canal Div Channel 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does 16th ST over Az Canal Div Channel carry?

About 24,903 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 16th ST over Az Canal Div Channel?

The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.5 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns 16th ST over Az Canal Div Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.