US Bridges

Hardy Drive over Western Canal

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.6 MI S Southern Ave · Structure no. 09382

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
56 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,473
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hardy Drive over Western Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Hardy Drive over Western Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 13,473 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,483 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesHardy Drive
CrossesWestern Canal
Location0.6 MI S Southern Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.3836, -111.9524
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck25 ft (7.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,473 (2023)
Projected traffic13,483 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Hardy Drive over Western Canal built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hardy Drive 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 Hardy Drive over Western Canal carry?

About 13,473 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hardy Drive over Western Canal?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Hardy Drive over Western Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.