US Bridges

North Valley Pkwy over Cap Canal

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.18 MI N of Jomax Road · Structure no. 10121

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
413 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,542
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Valley Pkwy over Cap Canal is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Valley Pkwy over Cap Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 6,542 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,552 by 2041. The structure is 413 ft (126 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Valley Pkwy
CrossesCap Canal
Location0.18 MI N of Jomax Road
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.7285, -112.0995
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 inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length413 ft (126 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.3 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,542 (2021)
Projected traffic6,552 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was North Valley Pkwy over Cap Canal built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Valley Pkwy 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does North Valley Pkwy over Cap Canal carry?

About 6,542 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is North Valley Pkwy over Cap Canal?

The structure is 413 ft (126 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.3 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns North Valley Pkwy over Cap Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.