US Bridges

Broadway Road over Eastern Canal

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.4 MI E of Val Vista DR · Structure no. 09131

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,883
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broadway Road over Eastern Canal is a concrete frame carrying Broadway Road over Eastern Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 17,883 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,893 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBroadway Road
CrossesEastern Canal
Location0.4 MI E of Val Vista DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.40828, -111.74675
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck30 ft (9.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,883 (2023)
Projected traffic17,893 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Eastern Canal built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broadway Road over Eastern 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 Broadway Road over Eastern Canal carry?

About 17,883 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Broadway Road over Eastern Canal?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Broadway Road over Eastern Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.