Ellsworth RD over Cap Canal
GoodMaricopa County, Arizona · 0.25 MI N/ University RD · Structure no. 09895
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 106 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,943
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ellsworth RD over Cap Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ellsworth 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 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 12,943 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,953 by 2042. The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ellsworth RD over Cap Canal built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ellsworth 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Ellsworth RD over Cap Canal carry?
About 12,943 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Ellsworth RD over Cap Canal?
The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.
Who owns Ellsworth RD over Cap Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.