US Bridges

Camelback Road over Grand Canal

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · Camelback at 75th Avenue · Structure no. 09501

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26,410
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Camelback Road over Grand Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Camelback Road over Grand Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 26,410 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,420 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCamelback Road
CrossesGrand Canal
LocationCamelback at 75th Avenue
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.5094, -112.2206
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck25 ft (7.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,410 (2024)
Projected traffic26,420 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Camelback Road over Grand Canal built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Camelback Road over Grand 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Camelback Road over Grand Canal carry?

About 26,410 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Camelback Road over Grand Canal?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Camelback Road over Grand Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.