US Bridges

Camelback Road over Arizona Canal

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.04 MI E of 40th Street · Structure no. 09205

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50,181
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Camelback Road over Arizona Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Camelback Road over Arizona Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 85 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 50,181 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,191 by 2041. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCamelback Road
CrossesArizona Canal
Location0.04 MI E of 40th Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.5098, -111.9946
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 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 rating44.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.4 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,181 (2021)
Projected traffic50,191 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Camelback Road over Arizona Canal built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is Camelback Road 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 Camelback Road over Arizona Canal carry?

About 50,181 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Camelback Road over Arizona Canal?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns Camelback Road over Arizona Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.