US Bridges

Happy Valley RD EB over Beardsley Canal

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 3 MI W of L303 · Structure no. 11557

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,010
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Happy Valley RD EB over Beardsley Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Happy Valley RD EB over Beardsley Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,010 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,020 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHappy Valley RD EB
CrossesBeardsley Canal
Location3 MI W of L303
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.7096, -112.3648
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,010 (2023)
Projected traffic1,020 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Happy Valley RD EB over Beardsley Canal built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Happy Valley RD EB 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Happy Valley RD EB over Beardsley Canal carry?

About 1,010 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Happy Valley RD EB over Beardsley Canal?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Happy Valley RD EB over Beardsley Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.