US Bridges

Southern Ave over Consolidated Canal

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.1 MI E JCT Lindsay RD · Structure no. 09404

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
56 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,789
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Southern Ave over Consolidated Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Southern Ave over Consolidated Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 55 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 21,789 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,799 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSouthern Ave
CrossesConsolidated Canal
Location0.1 MI E JCT Lindsay RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.3936, -111.7686
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck25 ft (7.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,789 (2023)
Projected traffic21,799 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 Southern Ave over Consolidated Canal built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Southern Ave 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Southern Ave over Consolidated Canal carry?

About 21,789 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Southern Ave over Consolidated Canal?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Southern Ave over Consolidated Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.