US Bridges

Jackrabbit Trail over Buckeye Canal

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.25 MI N/ Southern Ave · Structure no. 09831

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,779
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jackrabbit Trail over Buckeye Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Jackrabbit Trail over Buckeye Canal 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 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 4,779 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,789 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesJackrabbit Trail
CrossesBuckeye Canal
Location0.25 MI N/ Southern Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.39556, -112.47845
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,779 (2023)
Projected traffic4,789 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Jackrabbit Trail over Buckeye Canal built?

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

What condition is Jackrabbit Trail over Buckeye 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Jackrabbit Trail over Buckeye Canal carry?

About 4,779 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Jackrabbit Trail over Buckeye Canal?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Jackrabbit Trail over Buckeye Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.