US Bridges

Brown Road over Cap Canal

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 1.7 MI E JCT Power RD · Structure no. 10506

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
188 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,375
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brown Road over Cap Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brown 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 13,375 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,385 by 2042. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 153 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBrown Road
CrossesCap Canal
Location1.7 MI E JCT Power RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.4369, -111.6543
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating83 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width153 ft (46.6 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,375 (2023)
Projected traffic13,385 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brown Road over Cap Canal built?

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

What condition is Brown 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 Brown Road over Cap Canal carry?

About 13,375 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Brown Road over Cap Canal?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 153 ft wide.

Who owns Brown Road over Cap Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.