US Bridges

Broadway RD EB over Tempe Canal

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.1 MI E/ Price RD · Structure no. 09375

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,500
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broadway RD EB over Tempe Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Broadway RD EB over Tempe Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 5 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 15,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,510 by 2039. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBroadway RD EB
CrossesTempe Canal
Location0.1 MI E/ Price RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.40744, -111.88831
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,500 (2019)
Projected traffic15,510 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Broadway RD EB over Tempe Canal built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broadway RD EB over Tempe 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Broadway RD EB over Tempe Canal carry?

About 15,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Broadway RD EB over Tempe Canal?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Broadway RD EB over Tempe Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.