US Bridges

Stapley Drive over Consolidated Canal

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.1 MI S JCT Brown RD · Structure no. 09400

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,407
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stapley Drive over Consolidated Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Stapley Drive over Consolidated Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 15,407 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,417 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesStapley Drive
CrossesConsolidated Canal
Location0.1 MI S JCT Brown RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.43439, -111.80528
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,407 (2023)
Projected traffic15,417 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 Stapley Drive over Consolidated Canal built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stapley Drive over Consolidated 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 Stapley Drive over Consolidated Canal carry?

About 15,407 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Stapley Drive over Consolidated Canal?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Stapley Drive over Consolidated Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.