Carriage Lane over Western Canal
FairMaricopa County, Arizona · 0.5 MI E of Price Road · Structure no. 08404
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Carriage Lane over Western Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Carriage Lane over Western Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 810 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Carriage Lane over Western Canal built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Carriage Lane over Western 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 Carriage Lane over Western Canal carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Carriage Lane over Western Canal?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns Carriage Lane over Western Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.