US Bridges

Apache Blvd & Vmr over Tempe Canal

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.38 MI E of L101 · Structure no. 10477

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,975
2020 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Apache Blvd & Vmr over Tempe Canal is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Apache Blvd & Vmr over Tempe Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 15,975 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,985 by 2040. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesApache Blvd & Vmr
CrossesTempe Canal
Location0.38 MI E of L101
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.4148, -111.8849
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length74 ft (22.5 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.1 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,975 (2020)
Projected traffic15,985 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and railroad
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
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 Apache Blvd & Vmr over Tempe Canal built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Apache Blvd & Vmr over Tempe 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Apache Blvd & Vmr over Tempe Canal carry?

About 15,975 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Apache Blvd & Vmr over Tempe Canal?

The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.1 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Apache Blvd & Vmr over Tempe Canal?

It is owned by the Railroad.