US Bridges

Crismon RD over Cap Canal

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 500 N/ Apache Trail · Structure no. 08856

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
109 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,917
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crismon RD over Cap Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Crismon RD over Cap 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 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 9,917 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,927 by 2042. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCrismon RD
CrossesCap Canal
Location500 N/ Apache Trail
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.41697, -111.61535
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 rating63.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,917 (2023)
Projected traffic9,927 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Crismon RD over Cap Canal built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crismon RD 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 Crismon RD over Cap Canal carry?

About 9,917 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Crismon RD over Cap Canal?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Crismon RD over Cap Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.