US Bridges

Bruner RD over Buckeye Canal

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.75 MI N/ Old US-80 · Structure no. 08855

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
392
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bruner RD over Buckeye Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bruner RD over Buckeye Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 392 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 402 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBruner RD
CrossesBuckeye Canal
Location0.75 MI N/ Old US-80
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.35852, -112.69426
Functional classRural 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic392 (2021)
Projected traffic402 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Bruner RD over Buckeye Canal built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bruner 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 Bruner RD over Buckeye Canal carry?

About 392 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bruner RD over Buckeye Canal?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Bruner RD over Buckeye Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.