US Bridges

Broadway RD over Cap Canal

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.5 MI E JCT Crismon RD · Structure no. 09890

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,292
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broadway RD over Cap Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Broadway RD over Cap Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1985, 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 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 11,292 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,302 by 2042. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBroadway RD
CrossesCap Canal
Location0.5 MI E JCT Crismon RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.4078, -111.6067
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 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 rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width82 ft (25.1 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,292 (2023)
Projected traffic11,302 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Broadway RD over Cap Canal built?

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

What condition is Broadway RD over Cap Canal 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 Broadway RD over Cap Canal carry?

About 11,292 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Broadway RD over Cap Canal?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Broadway RD over Cap Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.