US Bridges

Mckellips Road over Cap Canal

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.7 MI E JCT Power RD · Structure no. 10505

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
136 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,197
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mckellips Road over Cap Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mckellips Road over Cap Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 19,197 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,207 by 2042. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMckellips Road
CrossesCap Canal
Location0.7 MI E JCT Power RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.4514, -111.6724
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.7 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,197 (2023)
Projected traffic19,207 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Mckellips Road over Cap Canal built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mckellips Road over Cap 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Mckellips Road over Cap Canal carry?

About 19,197 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mckellips Road over Cap Canal?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns Mckellips Road over Cap Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.