US Bridges

Turner RD over Buckeye Canal

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.65 MI S/ Baseline RD · Structure no. 08629

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
487
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Turner RD over Buckeye Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Turner RD over Buckeye Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 43 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 487 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 497 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTurner RD
CrossesBuckeye Canal
Location0.65 MI S/ Baseline RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.36813, -112.64237
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic487 (2021)
Projected traffic497 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Turner RD over Buckeye Canal built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Turner RD over Buckeye 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 Turner RD over Buckeye Canal carry?

About 487 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Turner RD over Buckeye Canal?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Turner RD over Buckeye Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.