Alma School Road over Tempe Canal Wasteway
GoodMaricopa County, Arizona · 1 MI N University · Structure no. 09592
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,933
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Alma School Road over Tempe Canal Wasteway is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Alma School Road over Tempe Canal Wasteway in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 58 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 21,933 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,943 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 106 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Alma School Road over Tempe Canal Wasteway built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is Alma School Road over Tempe Canal Wasteway 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Alma School Road over Tempe Canal Wasteway carry?
About 21,933 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Alma School Road over Tempe Canal Wasteway?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.
Who owns Alma School Road over Tempe Canal Wasteway?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.