US Bridges

95th Ave over Grand Canal

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · JCT W/ Bethany Home RD · Structure no. 10833

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

95th Ave over Grand Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 95th Ave over Grand Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,010 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries95th Ave
CrossesGrand Canal
LocationJCT W/ Bethany Home RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.5232, -112.2637
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck38 ft (11.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2023)
Projected traffic5,010 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 95th Ave over Grand Canal built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is 95th Ave 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does 95th Ave over Grand Canal carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 95th Ave over Grand Canal?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns 95th Ave over Grand Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.