University Drive over Eastern Canal
FairPosted for loadMaricopa County, Arizona · 0.2 MI W of Val Vista · Structure no. 09158
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1973
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 42 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,443
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
University Drive over Eastern Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying University Drive over Eastern Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 66 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 19,443 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,453 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was University Drive over Eastern Canal built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.
What condition is University Drive 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does University Drive over Eastern Canal carry?
About 19,443 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is University Drive over Eastern Canal?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns University Drive over Eastern Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.