US Bridges

19th Avenue over Arizona Canal

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.27 MI N of Dunlap Ave · Structure no. 09700

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
44,130
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

19th Avenue over Arizona Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying 19th Avenue over Arizona Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 5 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 44,130 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,140 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries19th Avenue
CrossesArizona Canal
Location0.27 MI N of Dunlap Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.5716, -112.0997
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,130 (2021)
Projected traffic44,140 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 19th Avenue over Arizona Canal built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is 19th 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 2023.

How much traffic does 19th Avenue over Arizona Canal carry?

About 44,130 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 19th Avenue over Arizona Canal?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns 19th Avenue over Arizona Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.