US Bridges

Mesa Drive over Crosscut Canal

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.1 MI N JCT Brown RD · Structure no. 09397

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
47 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,555
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mesa Drive over Crosscut Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mesa Drive over Crosscut Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 75 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 16,555 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,565 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMesa Drive
CrossesCrosscut Canal
Location0.1 MI N JCT Brown RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.43678, -111.82266
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck25 ft (7.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,555 (2023)
Projected traffic16,565 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Mesa Drive over Crosscut Canal built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is Mesa Drive over Crosscut 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Mesa Drive over Crosscut Canal carry?

About 16,555 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mesa Drive over Crosscut Canal?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Mesa Drive over Crosscut Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.