US Bridges

67th Avenue over Grand Canal

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.28 Mi. N of Indian Schl · Structure no. 09310

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
43,191
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

67th Avenue over Grand Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 67th Avenue over Grand Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 43,191 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,201 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries67th Avenue
CrossesGrand Canal
Location0.28 Mi. N of Indian Schl
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.4989, -112.2032
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,191 (2021)
Projected traffic43,201 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 67th Avenue over Grand Canal built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is 67th Avenue over Grand 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 2023.

How much traffic does 67th Avenue over Grand Canal carry?

About 43,191 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 67th Avenue over Grand Canal?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns 67th Avenue over Grand Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.