Baseline RD over Buckeye Canal
GoodMaricopa County, Arizona · 300 Ft NW MC-85 · Structure no. 08000
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,460
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Baseline RD over Buckeye Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Baseline RD over Buckeye Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 6,460 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,470 by 2041. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 56 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Baseline RD over Buckeye Canal built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Baseline RD 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 Baseline RD over Buckeye Canal carry?
About 6,460 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Baseline RD over Buckeye Canal?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns Baseline RD over Buckeye Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.