US Bridges

Bush HWY over Fanninmcfar Cap Aqueduct

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 1.7 MI N/ Thomas · Structure no. 09824

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,325
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bush HWY over Fanninmcfar Cap Aqueduct is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bush HWY over Fanninmcfar Cap Aqueduct in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 3,325 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,335 by 2042. The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesBush HWY
CrossesFanninmcfar Cap Aqueduct
Location1.7 MI N/ Thomas
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.50499, -111.68413
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating60.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (31.9 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.2 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,325 (2023)
Projected traffic3,335 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Bush HWY over Fanninmcfar Cap Aqueduct built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bush HWY over Fanninmcfar Cap Aqueduct 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Bush HWY over Fanninmcfar Cap Aqueduct carry?

About 3,325 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bush HWY over Fanninmcfar Cap Aqueduct?

The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Bush HWY over Fanninmcfar Cap Aqueduct?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.