US Bridges

S. Chesire Road over Cap Canal

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Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.10 MI S of Broadway RD · Structure no. 08857

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
325
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. Chesire Road over Cap Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying S. Chesire Road over Cap 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 335 by 2042. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS. Chesire Road
CrossesCap Canal
Location0.10 MI S of Broadway RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.40594, -111.60414
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2022)
Projected traffic335 by 2042
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 S. Chesire Road over Cap Canal built?

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

What condition is S. Chesire Road over Cap 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does S. Chesire Road over Cap Canal carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S. Chesire Road over Cap Canal?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns S. Chesire Road over Cap Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.