Priest Drive over Western Canal
FairMaricopa County, Arizona · 0.45 MI S of Southern Ave · Structure no. 09749
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25,814
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Priest Drive over Western Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Priest Drive over Western Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 44 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 6 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 25,814 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,824 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 120 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Priest Drive over Western Canal built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is Priest Drive 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Priest Drive over Western Canal carry?
About 25,814 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Priest Drive over Western Canal?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.
Who owns Priest Drive over Western Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.