US Bridges

Mckellips Road over Eastern Canal

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 1/2 MI W Lindsay · Structure no. 09149

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30,805
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mckellips Road over Eastern Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mckellips Road over Eastern Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 75 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 30,805 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,815 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMckellips Road
CrossesEastern Canal
Location1/2 MI W Lindsay
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.45181, -111.77917
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck25 ft (7.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,805 (2023)
Projected traffic30,815 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

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 Eastern Canal built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Mckellips 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Mckellips Road over Eastern Canal carry?

About 30,805 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mckellips Road over Eastern Canal?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Mckellips Road over Eastern Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.