US Bridges

Gilbert Road over Consolidated Canal

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.2 MI S JCT University · Structure no. 09402

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32,417
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gilbert Road over Consolidated Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Gilbert Road over Consolidated Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 60 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 32,417 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,427 by 2042. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGilbert Road
CrossesConsolidated Canal
Location0.2 MI S JCT University
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.41933, -111.78821
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.6 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck25 ft (7.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,417 (2023)
Projected traffic32,427 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
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 Gilbert Road over Consolidated Canal built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Gilbert Road 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 Gilbert Road over Consolidated Canal carry?

About 32,417 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Gilbert Road over Consolidated Canal?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns Gilbert Road over Consolidated Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.