US Bridges

Germann Road over Consolidated Canal

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.5 MI E of Mcqueen RD · Structure no. 09796

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,629
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Germann Road over Consolidated Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Germann Road over Consolidated Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 12,629 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,639 by 2039. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 125 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGermann Road
CrossesConsolidated Canal
Location0.5 MI E of Mcqueen RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.2771, -111.8157
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width125 ft (38.2 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,629 (2019)
Projected traffic12,639 by 2039
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Germann Road over Consolidated Canal built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Germann 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Germann Road over Consolidated Canal carry?

About 12,629 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Germann Road over Consolidated Canal?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 125 ft wide.

Who owns Germann Road over Consolidated Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.