Mcdowell Road over Old Crosscut Canal
GoodMaricopa County, Arizona · Mcdowell RD & Crosscut Cn · Structure no. 10109
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30,155
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mcdowell Road over Old Crosscut Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mcdowell Road over Old Crosscut Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 85 years old, older 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 30,155 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,165 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 124 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mcdowell Road over Old Crosscut Canal built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Mcdowell Road over Old Crosscut 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 2023.
How much traffic does Mcdowell Road over Old Crosscut Canal carry?
About 30,155 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Mcdowell Road over Old Crosscut Canal?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 124 ft wide.
Who owns Mcdowell Road over Old Crosscut Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.