US Bridges

Salome RD over Cap Canal

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 7.1 MI Nw/ I-10 · Structure no. 09832

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
124 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
503
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Salome RD over Cap Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Salome RD over Cap 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 503 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 513 by 2042. The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSalome RD
CrossesCap Canal
Location7.1 MI Nw/ I-10
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.58713, -113.2643
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.7 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic503 (2024)
Projected traffic513 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Salome RD over Cap Canal built?

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

What condition is Salome RD over Cap 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Salome RD over Cap Canal carry?

About 503 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Salome RD over Cap Canal?

The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Salome RD over Cap Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.