Southern Ave over Tempe Canal
FairPosted for loadMaricopa County, Arizona · 0.5 MI W Dobson · Structure no. 09390
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1973
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 42 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30,539
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Southern Ave over Tempe Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Southern Ave over Tempe Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 30,539 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,549 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Southern Ave over Tempe Canal built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.
What condition is Southern Ave 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Southern Ave over Tempe Canal carry?
About 30,539 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Southern Ave over Tempe Canal?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.
Who owns Southern Ave over Tempe Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.