Northern Avenue over Arizona Canal
GoodMaricopa County, Arizona · 0.18 MI E of 7th Street · Structure no. 09206
- Built
- 1946
- 79 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 45 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 41,491
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Northern Avenue over Arizona Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Northern Avenue over Arizona Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 79 years old, older than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 41,491 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,501 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Northern Avenue over Arizona Canal built?
It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is Northern Avenue over Arizona Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does Northern Avenue over Arizona Canal carry?
About 41,491 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Northern Avenue over Arizona Canal?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.
Who owns Northern Avenue over Arizona Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.