US Bridges

El Granada Blvd over Beardsley Canal

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.5 Mi. N/ Happyvalley RD · Structure no. 10786

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

El Granada Blvd over Beardsley Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying El Granada Blvd over Beardsley 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 1,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,510 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEl Granada Blvd
CrossesBeardsley Canal
Location0.5 Mi. N/ Happyvalley RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.71714, -112.34754
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2024)
Projected traffic1,510 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 El Granada Blvd over Beardsley Canal built?

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

What condition is El Granada Blvd over Beardsley 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 El Granada Blvd over Beardsley Canal carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is El Granada Blvd over Beardsley Canal?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns El Granada Blvd over Beardsley Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.