US Bridges

Goldwater Blvd. over Arizona Canal

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.25 MI N Indian Sch RD · Structure no. 08996

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
151 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,740
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goldwater Blvd. over Arizona Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Goldwater Blvd. over Arizona Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 38 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 19,740 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,750 by 2042. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGoldwater Blvd.
CrossesArizona Canal
Location0.25 MI N Indian Sch RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.49822, -111.93031
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.7 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,740 (2023)
Projected traffic19,750 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
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 Goldwater Blvd. over Arizona Canal built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Goldwater Blvd. over Arizona 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 Goldwater Blvd. over Arizona Canal carry?

About 19,740 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Goldwater Blvd. over Arizona Canal?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns Goldwater Blvd. over Arizona Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.