7th Street over Western Canal
FairMaricopa County, Arizona · 7th ST N of Baseline RD · Structure no. 09706
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20,022
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
7th Street over Western Canal is a concrete frame carrying 7th Street over Western Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 20,022 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,032 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 7th Street over Western Canal built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is 7th Street over Western 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 November 2022.
How much traffic does 7th Street over Western Canal carry?
About 20,022 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 7th Street over Western Canal?
The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.
Who owns 7th Street over Western Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.