US Bridges

Centennial RD over Cap Aux Canal

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 5.7 MI W/ Harqua. Val. RD · Structure no. 11111

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
177
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Centennial RD over Cap Aux Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Centennial RD over Cap Aux Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 177 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 187 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesCentennial RD
CrossesCap Aux Canal
Location5.7 MI W/ Harqua. Val. RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.46455, -113.26033
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic177 (2021)
Projected traffic187 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Centennial RD over Cap Aux Canal built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Centennial RD over Cap Aux 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Centennial RD over Cap Aux Canal carry?

About 177 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Centennial RD over Cap Aux Canal?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Centennial RD over Cap Aux Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.