US Bridges

Cotton Lane over Buckeye Canal

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.25 MI S/ MC-85 · Structure no. 10630

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,634
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cotton Lane over Buckeye Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cotton Lane over Buckeye 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 5,634 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,644 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 118 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCotton Lane
CrossesBuckeye Canal
Location0.25 MI S/ MC-85
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.4008, -112.4269
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width118 ft (36 m)
Roadway width99 ft (30.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,634 (2023)
Projected traffic5,644 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Cotton Lane over Buckeye Canal built?

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

What condition is Cotton Lane over Buckeye 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 2023.

How much traffic does Cotton Lane over Buckeye Canal carry?

About 5,634 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Cotton Lane over Buckeye Canal?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns Cotton Lane over Buckeye Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.