Deer Valley Road over Cap Canal
FairMaricopa County, Arizona · 0.36 MI W of Cave Creek · Structure no. 10789
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 165 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 29,785
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Deer Valley Road over Cap Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Deer Valley Road over Cap Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 29,785 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,795 by 2042. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 128 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Deer Valley Road over Cap Canal built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is Deer Valley Road over Cap Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does Deer Valley Road over Cap Canal carry?
About 29,785 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Deer Valley Road over Cap Canal?
The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.
Who owns Deer Valley Road over Cap Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.