US Bridges

Baseline Road over Consolidated Canal

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 1/4 MI E Lindsay Drive · Structure no. 09118

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
51 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
28,209
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baseline Road over Consolidated Canal is a concrete continuous frame carrying Baseline Road over Consolidated Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 52 years old, older 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 5 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 28,209 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,219 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBaseline Road
CrossesConsolidated Canal
Location1/4 MI E Lindsay Drive
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.3791, -111.7672
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck25 ft (7.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,209 (2023)
Projected traffic28,219 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
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 Baseline Road over Consolidated Canal built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Baseline 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 Baseline Road over Consolidated Canal carry?

About 28,209 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Baseline Road over Consolidated Canal?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Baseline Road over Consolidated Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.