US Bridges

Chandler Blvd over Consolidated Canal

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.1 MI E of Cooper Road · Structure no. 09408

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,933
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chandler Blvd over Consolidated Canal is a concrete frame carrying Chandler Blvd over Consolidated Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 50 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 9,933 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,943 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 121 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesChandler Blvd
CrossesConsolidated Canal
Location0.1 MI E of Cooper Road
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.30642, -111.80556
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating80 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width121 ft (37 m)
Roadway width99 ft (30.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,933 (2023)
Projected traffic9,943 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
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 Chandler Blvd over Consolidated Canal built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Chandler Blvd over Consolidated 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Chandler Blvd over Consolidated Canal carry?

About 9,933 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Chandler Blvd over Consolidated Canal?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.

Who owns Chandler Blvd over Consolidated Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.