Martin Ave over Gillespie Canal
GoodMaricopa County, Arizona · 0.2 MI So JCT SR 85 · Structure no. 08695
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,277
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Martin Ave over Gillespie Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Martin Ave over Gillespie 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 1,277 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,287 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Martin Ave over Gillespie Canal built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Martin Ave over Gillespie 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Martin Ave over Gillespie Canal carry?
About 1,277 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Martin Ave over Gillespie Canal?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Martin Ave over Gillespie Canal?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.