US Bridges

Indian School RD over Cross Cut Canal

FairPosted for load

Maricopa County, Arizona · 50 Ft West of 64th Street · Structure no. 09638

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,860
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indian School RD over Cross Cut Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Indian School RD over Cross Cut Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 69 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 27,860 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,870 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 136 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIndian School RD
CrossesCross Cut Canal
Location50 Ft West of 64th Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.49033, -111.94308
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width136 ft (41.5 m)
Roadway width99 ft (30.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,860 (2023)
Projected traffic27,870 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Indian School RD over Cross Cut Canal built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is Indian School RD over Cross Cut 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Indian School RD over Cross Cut Canal carry?

About 27,860 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Indian School RD over Cross Cut Canal?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 136 ft wide.

Who owns Indian School RD over Cross Cut Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.