US Bridges

8th Street over Consolidated Canal

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.5 MI E JCT Stapley RD · Structure no. 09401

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
70 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,451
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

8th Street over Consolidated Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying 8th Street over Consolidated Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 2,451 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,461 by 2042. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries8th Street
CrossesConsolidated Canal
Location0.5 MI E JCT Stapley RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.42978, -111.79818
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,451 (2023)
Projected traffic2,461 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 8th Street over Consolidated Canal built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is 8th Street 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 8th Street over Consolidated Canal carry?

About 2,451 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 8th Street over Consolidated Canal?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns 8th Street over Consolidated Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.