US Bridges

Mcclintock DR over Western Canal

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.5 MI N Elliot RD · Structure no. 09378

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
28,487
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcclintock DR over Western Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mcclintock DR over Western Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 51 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 28,487 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,497 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMcclintock DR
CrossesWestern Canal
Location0.5 MI N Elliot RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.3566, -111.9112
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.5 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck30 ft (9.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,487 (2023)
Projected traffic28,497 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 SystemYes

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 Mcclintock DR over Western Canal built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Mcclintock DR over Western 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Mcclintock DR over Western Canal carry?

About 28,487 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mcclintock DR over Western Canal?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns Mcclintock DR over Western Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.