US Bridges

44th Street over Arizona Canal

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.12 MI N of Campbell Ave · Structure no. 09198

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
43,663
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

44th Street over Arizona Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying 44th Street over Arizona Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 58 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 43,663 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,673 by 2042. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries44th Street
CrossesArizona Canal
Location0.12 MI N of Campbell Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.504, -111.9868
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.6 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,663 (2023)
Projected traffic43,673 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 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 44th Street over Arizona Canal built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is 44th Street 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 44th Street over Arizona Canal carry?

About 43,663 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 44th Street over Arizona Canal?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns 44th Street over Arizona Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.