Mc 85 HWY over Buckeye Canal
GoodMaricopa County, Arizona · 0.5 MI Ne/Southern · Structure no. 07901
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15,708
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mc 85 HWY over Buckeye Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mc 85 HWY over Buckeye Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1992 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 33 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 15,708 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,718 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 105 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mc 85 HWY over Buckeye Canal built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is Mc 85 HWY 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 Mc 85 HWY over Buckeye Canal carry?
About 15,708 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Mc 85 HWY over Buckeye Canal?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.
Who owns Mc 85 HWY over Buckeye Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.