US Bridges

Maryland Ave over Az Canal Div Channel

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · Maryland Ave at Acdc · Structure no. 07879

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,768
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maryland Ave over Az Canal Div Channel is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Maryland Ave over Az Canal Div Channel in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 2,768 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,778 by 2041. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMaryland Ave
CrossesAz Canal Div Channel
LocationMaryland Ave at Acdc
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.5311, -112.0383
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,768 (2021)
Projected traffic2,778 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
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 Maryland Ave over Az Canal Div Channel built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maryland Ave 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Maryland Ave over Az Canal Div Channel carry?

About 2,768 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Maryland Ave over Az Canal Div Channel?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Maryland Ave over Az Canal Div Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.