US Bridges

Glendale Avenue over Arizona Canal

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.09 MI E of 16th Street · Structure no. 09305

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
49 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
57,699
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glendale Avenue over Arizona Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Glendale Avenue over Arizona Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 66 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 57,699 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,709 by 2041. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGlendale Avenue
CrossesArizona Canal
Location0.09 MI E of 16th Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.5383, -112.046
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.6 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57,699 (2021)
Projected traffic57,709 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Glendale Avenue over Arizona Canal built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Glendale 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 2023.

How much traffic does Glendale Avenue over Arizona Canal carry?

About 57,699 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Glendale Avenue over Arizona Canal?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Glendale Avenue over Arizona Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.