US Bridges

Ray Road over Consolidated Canal

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.75 MI W of Gilbert Road · Structure no. 09717

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,613
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ray Road over Consolidated Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ray Road over Consolidated Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 21,613 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,623 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRay Road
CrossesConsolidated Canal
Location0.75 MI W of Gilbert Road
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.3206, -111.8025
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,613 (2022)
Projected traffic21,623 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ray Road over Consolidated Canal built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ray Road over Consolidated 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Ray Road over Consolidated Canal carry?

About 21,613 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ray Road over Consolidated Canal?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Ray Road over Consolidated Canal?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.