US Bridges

Pecos RD over Eastern Canal

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · E/ Lindsay (gilbert) · Structure no. 08045

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,156
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pecos RD over Eastern Canal is a concrete frame carrying Pecos RD over Eastern Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 49 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 6 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 20,156 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,166 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPecos RD
CrossesEastern Canal
LocationE/ Lindsay (gilbert)
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.29204, -111.77283
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,156 (2023)
Projected traffic20,166 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
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 Pecos RD over Eastern Canal built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Pecos 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 Pecos RD over Eastern Canal carry?

About 20,156 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pecos RD over Eastern Canal?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Pecos RD over Eastern Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.