51st Avenue over Cap Canal
FairClosed to trafficMaricopa County, Arizona · 1.80 MI N of Happy Valley · Structure no. 08582
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 92 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
51st Avenue over Cap Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 51st Avenue 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 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2040. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 86 ft wide.
Location
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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 51st Avenue over Cap Canal built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is 51st Avenue 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 51st Avenue over Cap Canal carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is 51st Avenue over Cap Canal?
The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.
Who owns 51st Avenue over Cap Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.