Happy Valley Road over Cap Canal
GoodMaricopa County, Arizona · 1.06 MI E of 19th Avenue · Structure no. 08563
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 103 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,634
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Happy Valley Road over Cap Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Happy Valley Road over Cap 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 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 12,634 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,644 by 2041. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Happy Valley Road over Cap Canal built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Happy Valley Road 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 November 2022.
How much traffic does Happy Valley Road over Cap Canal carry?
About 12,634 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Happy Valley Road over Cap Canal?
The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.
Who owns Happy Valley Road over Cap Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.