US Bridges

Guadalupe RD over Eastern Canal

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.5 MI E Greenfield · Structure no. 08014

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,749
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Guadalupe RD over Eastern Canal is a concrete frame carrying Guadalupe RD over Eastern Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 17,749 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,759 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGuadalupe RD
CrossesEastern Canal
Location0.5 MI E Greenfield
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.36483, -111.73097
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,749 (2023)
Projected traffic17,759 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Guadalupe RD over Eastern Canal built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Guadalupe RD over Eastern Canal 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Guadalupe RD over Eastern Canal carry?

About 17,749 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Guadalupe RD over Eastern Canal?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Guadalupe RD over Eastern Canal?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.