US Bridges

44th Street over Grand Canal

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 660 Ft S of Washington ST · Structure no. 10674

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29,258
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

44th Street over Grand Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 44th Street over Grand Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 29,258 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,268 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 131 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries44th Street
CrossesGrand Canal
Location660 Ft S of Washington ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.4463, -111.9872
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
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 rating45.4 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width131 ft (39.8 m)
Roadway width128 ft (39.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,258 (2023)
Projected traffic29,268 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 44th Street over Grand Canal built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is 44th Street over Grand 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does 44th Street over Grand Canal carry?

About 29,258 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 44th Street over Grand Canal?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 131 ft wide.

Who owns 44th Street over Grand Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.