US Bridges

Eagle Eye RD over Cap Canal

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 1.65 MI S/ Salome HWY · Structure no. 08560

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eagle Eye RD over Cap Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Eagle Eye RD over Cap Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2042. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesEagle Eye RD
CrossesCap Canal
Location1.65 MI S/ Salome HWY
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.58373, -113.30047
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck26 ft (7.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic60 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Eagle Eye RD over Cap Canal built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eagle Eye RD over Cap 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Eagle Eye RD over Cap Canal carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Eagle Eye RD over Cap Canal?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Eagle Eye RD over Cap Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.