US Bridges

North Center ST over Crosscut Canal

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.1 MI N of Brown RD · Structure no. 09046

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,570
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Center ST over Crosscut Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying North Center ST over Crosscut Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 7,570 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,580 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNorth Center ST
CrossesCrosscut Canal
Location0.1 MI N of Brown RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.43678, -111.83125
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,570 (2023)
Projected traffic7,580 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 North Center ST over Crosscut Canal built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Center ST over Crosscut 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does North Center ST over Crosscut Canal carry?

About 7,570 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is North Center ST over Crosscut Canal?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns North Center ST over Crosscut Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.