US Bridges

Glendale Avenue over Az Canal Div Channel

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · Glendale Ave E of 16th ST · Structure no. 07823

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
57,699
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glendale Avenue over Az Canal Div Channel is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Glendale Avenue 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 57,699 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,709 by 2041. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGlendale Avenue
CrossesAz Canal Div Channel
LocationGlendale Ave E of 16th ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.5383, -112.0456
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 rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57,699 (2021)
Projected traffic57,709 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
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 Glendale Avenue over Az Canal Div Channel built?

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

What condition is Glendale Avenue 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 Glendale Avenue over Az Canal Div Channel carry?

About 57,699 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Glendale Avenue over Az Canal Div Channel?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Glendale Avenue over Az Canal Div Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.