Southern Ave over Eastern Canal
GoodMaricopa County, Arizona · 1000 W JCT Greenfield RD · Structure no. 09406
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15,102
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Southern Ave over Eastern Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Southern Ave over Eastern Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 56 years old, older than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 15,102 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,112 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Southern Ave over Eastern Canal built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Southern Ave over Eastern Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Southern Ave over Eastern Canal carry?
About 15,102 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Southern Ave over Eastern Canal?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.
Who owns Southern Ave over Eastern Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.