56th Street over Cap Canal
FairMaricopa County, Arizona · 0.68 MI N of Bell Road · Structure no. 10142
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 264 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,598
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
56th Street over Cap Canal is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 56th Street over Cap Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 18,598 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,608 by 2039. The structure is 264 ft (80.6 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 56th Street over Cap Canal built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is 56th Street 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 56th Street over Cap Canal carry?
About 18,598 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 56th Street over Cap Canal?
The structure is 264 ft (80.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.
Who owns 56th Street over Cap Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.