US Bridges

Mcdowell Road over Ariz Crosscut Canal

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.2 MI W of 68th Street · Structure no. 09363

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
63 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,705
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcdowell Road over Ariz Crosscut Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mcdowell Road over Ariz Crosscut Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 71 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 24,705 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,715 by 2042. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMcdowell Road
CrossesAriz Crosscut Canal
Location0.2 MI W of 68th Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.46558, -111.93872
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.9 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck30 ft (9.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,705 (2023)
Projected traffic24,715 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 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 Mcdowell Road over Ariz Crosscut Canal built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is Mcdowell Road over Ariz Crosscut 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Mcdowell Road over Ariz Crosscut Canal carry?

About 24,705 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mcdowell Road over Ariz Crosscut Canal?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns Mcdowell Road over Ariz Crosscut Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.