US Bridges

Cactus Road over Az Cnl Diversion Channel

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 100 Ft W JCT 51st Ave · Structure no. 09886

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
283 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,056
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cactus Road over Az Cnl Diversion Channel is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Cactus Road over Az Cnl Diversion Channel in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 25,056 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,066 by 2042. The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCactus Road
CrossesAz Cnl Diversion Channel
Location100 Ft W JCT 51st Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.5963, -112.17
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length283 ft (86.3 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,056 (2024)
Projected traffic25,066 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Cactus Road over Az Cnl Diversion Channel built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cactus Road over Az Cnl Diversion Channel 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Cactus Road over Az Cnl Diversion Channel carry?

About 25,056 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cactus Road over Az Cnl Diversion Channel?

The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns Cactus Road over Az Cnl Diversion Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.