US Bridges

Scottsdale RD over Arizona Canal

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · JCT Sctsd & Camelback RD · Structure no. 09360

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
33,969
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scottsdale RD over Arizona Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Scottsdale RD over Arizona Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 85 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 33,969 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,979 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 125 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesScottsdale RD
CrossesArizona Canal
LocationJCT Sctsd & Camelback RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.50178, -111.92614
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width125 ft (38.1 m)
Roadway width108 ft (32.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,969 (2023)
Projected traffic33,979 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Scottsdale RD over Arizona Canal built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Scottsdale RD 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 Scottsdale RD over Arizona Canal carry?

About 33,969 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Scottsdale RD over Arizona Canal?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 125 ft wide.

Who owns Scottsdale RD over Arizona Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.