US Bridges

67th Avenue over Arizona Canal

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.5 MI N Thunderbird · Structure no. 09441

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,205
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

67th Avenue over Arizona Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying 67th Avenue over Arizona Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 20,205 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,215 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries67th Avenue
CrossesArizona Canal
Location0.5 MI N Thunderbird
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.61836, -112.20256
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.3 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,205 (2023)
Projected traffic20,215 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 67th Avenue over Arizona Canal built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is 67th Avenue over Arizona 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does 67th Avenue over Arizona Canal carry?

About 20,205 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 67th Avenue over Arizona Canal?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns 67th Avenue over Arizona Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.