US Bridges

Hayden Road over Arizona Canal

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.2 MI S Indian Bend RD · Structure no. 09355

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
98 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,752
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hayden Road over Arizona Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Hayden Road over Arizona Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 24,752 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,762 by 2042. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHayden Road
CrossesArizona Canal
Location0.2 MI S Indian Bend RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.53567, -111.90872
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width89 ft (27 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck30 ft (9.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,752 (2023)
Projected traffic24,762 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
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 Hayden Road over Arizona Canal built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hayden Road 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Hayden Road over Arizona Canal carry?

About 24,752 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hayden Road over Arizona Canal?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns Hayden Road over Arizona Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.