University DR over Tempe Canal
GoodMaricopa County, Arizona · 900 W/ Dobson · Structure no. 09374
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 36 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,418
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
University DR over Tempe Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying University DR over Tempe 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 23,418 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,428 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was University DR over Tempe Canal built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is University DR over Tempe 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does University DR over Tempe Canal carry?
About 23,418 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is University DR over Tempe Canal?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.
Who owns University DR over Tempe Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.