US Bridges

Wilson (283rd) Ave over Buckeye Canal

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.8 MI S/ Baseline · Structure no. 08578

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilson (283rd) Ave over Buckeye Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wilson (283rd) Ave over Buckeye Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 32 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWilson (283rd) Ave
CrossesBuckeye Canal
Location0.8 MI S/ Baseline
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.36567, -112.65986
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32 (2021)
Projected traffic42 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Wilson (283rd) Ave over Buckeye Canal built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilson (283rd) Ave over Buckeye 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Wilson (283rd) Ave over Buckeye Canal carry?

About 32 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wilson (283rd) Ave over Buckeye Canal?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Wilson (283rd) Ave over Buckeye Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.