US Bridges

32nd ST over Western Canal

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.08 MI N of Baseline RD · Structure no. 10225

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,326
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

32nd ST over Western Canal is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 32nd ST over Western Canal 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 9,326 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,336 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries32nd ST
CrossesWestern Canal
Location0.08 MI N of Baseline RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.3791, -112.0128
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.9 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,326 (2021)
Projected traffic9,336 by 2041
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

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 32nd ST over Western Canal built?

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

What condition is 32nd ST over Western 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 32nd ST over Western Canal carry?

About 9,326 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 32nd ST over Western Canal?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns 32nd ST over Western Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.