US Bridges

Camelback Road over Arizona Canal

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · JCT Sctsd & Camelback RD · Structure no. 09361

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
121 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
29,636
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Camelback Road over Arizona Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Camelback Road over Arizona Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 29,636 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,646 by 2042. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCamelback Road
CrossesArizona Canal
LocationJCT Sctsd & Camelback RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.50228, -111.92564
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,636 (2023)
Projected traffic29,646 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$20,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Camelback Road over Arizona Canal built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Camelback Road over Arizona 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Camelback Road over Arizona Canal carry?

About 29,636 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Camelback Road over Arizona Canal?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Camelback Road over Arizona Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.