US Bridges

32nd Street over Az Canal Div Channel

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.60 MI N of Camelback RD · Structure no. 07824

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,822
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

32nd Street over Az Canal Div Channel is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 32nd Street 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 19,822 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,832 by 2040. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 123 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries32nd Street
CrossesAz Canal Div Channel
Location0.60 MI N of Camelback RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.5186, -112.0129
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating59.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width123 ft (37.6 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,822 (2020)
Projected traffic19,832 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 32nd Street over Az Canal Div Channel built?

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

What condition is 32nd Street 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does 32nd Street over Az Canal Div Channel carry?

About 19,822 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 32nd Street over Az Canal Div Channel?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 123 ft wide.

Who owns 32nd Street over Az Canal Div Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.