US Bridges

Cooper Road over Consolidated Canal

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.1 MI S of Chandler Blvd · Structure no. 08868

Built
1986
39 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,154
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cooper Road over Consolidated Canal is a concrete frame carrying Cooper Road over Consolidated Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 39 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 10,154 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,164 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCooper Road
CrossesConsolidated Canal
Location0.1 MI S of Chandler Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.30442, -111.80697
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.4 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,154 (2023)
Projected traffic10,164 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure7
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 Cooper Road over Consolidated Canal built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Cooper Road over Consolidated 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Cooper Road over Consolidated Canal carry?

About 10,154 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cooper Road over Consolidated Canal?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns Cooper Road over Consolidated Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.