243rd Avenue over Cap Canal
FairMaricopa County, Arizona · 2.33 MI S of Jomax Road · Structure no. 08646
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 85 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
243rd Avenue over Cap Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 243rd Avenue over Cap Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2042. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 243rd Avenue over Cap Canal built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is 243rd 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does 243rd Avenue over Cap Canal carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 243rd Avenue over Cap Canal?
The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns 243rd Avenue over Cap Canal?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.