US Bridges

56 Street over Reach 11

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.25 MI N of Cap Canal · Structure no. 10143

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
204 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,598
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

56 Street over Reach 11 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 56 Street over Reach 11 in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 204 ft (62.3 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries56 Street
CrossesReach 11
Location0.25 MI N of Cap Canal
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.6523, -111.9585
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length204 ft (62.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,598 (2019)
Projected traffic18,608 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 56 Street over Reach 11 built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is 56 Street over Reach 11 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 56 Street over Reach 11 carry?

About 18,598 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 56 Street over Reach 11?

The structure is 204 ft (62.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns 56 Street over Reach 11?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.