7th Street over Cap Canal
FairMaricopa County, Arizona · 0.38 MI N of Pinnacle Pk · Structure no. 08579
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 108 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,518
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
7th Street over Cap Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 7th Street over Cap Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 11,518 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,528 by 2041. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 7th Street over Cap Canal built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is 7th Street over Cap 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 2022.
How much traffic does 7th Street over Cap Canal carry?
About 11,518 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is 7th Street over Cap Canal?
The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.
Who owns 7th Street over Cap Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.