US Bridges

32nd Street over Arizona Canal

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.57 MI N of Camelback · Structure no. 09307

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,339
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

32nd Street over Arizona Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying 32nd Street over Arizona Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 68 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 5 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 22,339 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,349 by 2041. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries32nd Street
CrossesArizona Canal
Location0.57 MI N of Camelback
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.5182, -112.0129
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,339 (2021)
Projected traffic22,349 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 32nd Street over Arizona Canal built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is 32nd 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 2023.

How much traffic does 32nd Street over Arizona Canal carry?

About 22,339 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 32nd Street over Arizona Canal?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns 32nd Street over Arizona Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.