US Bridges

Germann Road over Eastern Canal

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.25 MI W/ Lindsay RD · Structure no. 10087

Built
1996
29 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33,202
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Germann Road over Eastern Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Germann Road over Eastern Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1996 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 29 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 33,202 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,212 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 140 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGermann Road
CrossesEastern Canal
Location0.25 MI W/ Lindsay RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.27756, -111.77472
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width140 ft (42.8 m)
Roadway width95 ft (28.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,202 (2023)
Projected traffic33,212 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Germann Road over Eastern Canal built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Germann Road over Eastern 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Germann Road over Eastern Canal carry?

About 33,202 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Germann Road over Eastern Canal?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 140 ft wide.

Who owns Germann Road over Eastern Canal?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.