US Bridges

Peoria Avenue over Arizona Canal

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.00 MI E of 43rd Avenue · Structure no. 09182

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
38,953
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peoria Avenue over Arizona Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Peoria Avenue over Arizona Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 38,953 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,963 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 195 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPeoria Avenue
CrossesArizona Canal
Location0.00 MI E of 43rd Avenue
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.5819, -112.1514
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width195 ft (59.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,953 (2023)
Projected traffic38,963 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Peoria Avenue over Arizona Canal built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Peoria Avenue over Arizona 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Peoria Avenue over Arizona Canal carry?

About 38,953 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Peoria Avenue over Arizona Canal?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 195 ft wide.

Who owns Peoria Avenue over Arizona Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.