US Bridges

Thomas RD & 64 ST over Ariz Crosscut Canal

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 100 Ft E of 64th Street · Structure no. 09364

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,662
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thomas RD & 64 ST over Ariz Crosscut Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Thomas RD & 64 ST over Ariz Crosscut Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 13,662 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,672 by 2042. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 270 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesThomas RD & 64 ST
CrossesAriz Crosscut Canal
Location100 Ft E of 64th Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.48039, -111.94292
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width270 ft (82.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck30 ft (9.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,662 (2023)
Projected traffic13,672 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Thomas RD & 64 ST over Ariz Crosscut Canal built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Thomas RD & 64 ST 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 Thomas RD & 64 ST over Ariz Crosscut Canal carry?

About 13,662 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Thomas RD & 64 ST over Ariz Crosscut Canal?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 270 ft wide.

Who owns Thomas RD & 64 ST over Ariz Crosscut Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.