US Bridges

35th Avenue over Arizona Canal

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.30 MI N of Dunlap Ave · Structure no. 09303

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
71 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30,463
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

35th Avenue over Arizona Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying 35th Avenue over Arizona Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1978, 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 30,463 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,473 by 2041. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries35th Avenue
CrossesArizona Canal
Location0.30 MI N of Dunlap Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.572, -112.1342
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 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.4 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.2 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,463 (2021)
Projected traffic30,473 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 35th Avenue over Arizona Canal built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is 35th 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 35th Avenue over Arizona Canal carry?

About 30,463 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 35th Avenue over Arizona Canal?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns 35th Avenue over Arizona Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.