40th Street over Western Canal
GoodMaricopa County, Arizona · 0.33 MI N of Baseline RD · Structure no. 09958
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 14,525
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
40th Street over Western Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 40th Street over Western Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 14,525 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,535 by 2041. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 40th Street over Western Canal built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is 40th Street over Western 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 2022.
How much traffic does 40th Street over Western Canal carry?
About 14,525 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 40th Street over Western Canal?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns 40th Street over Western Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.