US Bridges

Elliot Road over Consolidated Canal

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 3.72 MI E SR 87 · Structure no. 09135

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,577
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elliot Road over Consolidated Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Elliot Road over Consolidated Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 59 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 19,577 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,587 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesElliot Road
CrossesConsolidated Canal
Location3.72 MI E SR 87
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.35, -111.7773
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
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 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 rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,577 (2023)
Projected traffic19,587 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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Elliot Road over Consolidated Canal built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Elliot 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 Elliot Road over Consolidated Canal carry?

About 19,577 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Elliot Road over Consolidated Canal?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns Elliot Road over Consolidated Canal?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.