US Bridges

Mcdonald Drive over Arizona Canal

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.6 MI E of Sctdl RD · Structure no. 09365

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
88 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,460
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcdonald Drive over Arizona Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mcdonald Drive over Arizona Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 65 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 20,460 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,470 by 2042. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMcdonald Drive
CrossesArizona Canal
Location0.6 MI E of Sctdl RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.52403, -111.91567
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,460 (2023)
Projected traffic20,470 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Mcdonald Drive over Arizona Canal built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is Mcdonald Drive 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 Mcdonald Drive over Arizona Canal carry?

About 20,460 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mcdonald Drive over Arizona Canal?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Mcdonald Drive over Arizona Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.