US Bridges

Rural Road over Western Canal

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.5 MI N Elliot RD · Structure no. 09379

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29,808
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rural Road over Western Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rural Road over Western Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 52 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 29,808 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,818 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRural Road
CrossesWestern Canal
Location0.5 MI N Elliot RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.3566, -111.9285
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.5 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck25 ft (7.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,808 (2023)
Projected traffic29,818 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
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 Rural Road over Western Canal built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Rural Road 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 Rural Road over Western Canal carry?

About 29,808 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rural Road over Western Canal?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns Rural Road over Western Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.