Dean RD over Buckeye Canal
GoodMaricopa County, Arizona · 0.75 MI N/ MC-85 · Structure no. 08638
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,922
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dean RD over Buckeye Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dean RD over Buckeye Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 2,922 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,932 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dean RD over Buckeye Canal built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dean 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 2024.
How much traffic does Dean RD over Buckeye Canal carry?
About 2,922 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Dean RD over Buckeye Canal?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Dean RD over Buckeye Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.