US Bridges

Broadway Road over Consolidated Canal

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.7 MI E of Gilbert Road · Structure no. 09130

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
72 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20,756
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broadway Road over Consolidated Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Broadway Road over Consolidated Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 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 20,756 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,766 by 2039. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBroadway Road
CrossesConsolidated Canal
Location0.7 MI E of Gilbert Road
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.4081, -111.7762
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,756 (2019)
Projected traffic20,766 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Broadway Road over Consolidated Canal built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broadway 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Broadway Road over Consolidated Canal carry?

About 20,756 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Broadway Road over Consolidated Canal?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Broadway Road over Consolidated Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.