US Bridges

Mckellips Road over Consolidated Canal

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.4 MI W of Stapley · Structure no. 09148

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
56 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35,988
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mckellips Road over Consolidated Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mckellips Road over Consolidated Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 70 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 35,988 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,998 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMckellips Road
CrossesConsolidated Canal
Location0.4 MI W of Stapley
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.4515, -111.80811
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.5 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,988 (2023)
Projected traffic35,998 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Mckellips Road over Consolidated Canal built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Mckellips Road over Consolidated 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Mckellips Road over Consolidated Canal carry?

About 35,988 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mckellips Road over Consolidated Canal?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns Mckellips Road over Consolidated Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.