US Bridges

147th Ave over Beardsley Canal

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · Bearsley Canal & 147 Ave · Structure no. 11576

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

147th Ave over Beardsley Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 147th Ave over Beardsley Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2042. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries147th Ave
CrossesBeardsley Canal
LocationBearsley Canal & 147 Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.7053, -112.3773
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 inspectionOctober 2023
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 rating71 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2023)
Projected traffic120 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 147th Ave over Beardsley Canal built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is 147th Ave 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does 147th Ave over Beardsley Canal carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 147th Ave over Beardsley Canal?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns 147th Ave over Beardsley Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.