Taliesin Drive over Cap Canal
GoodMaricopa County, Arizona · Cactus Road & Canal · Structure no. 11702
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete
- Length
- 104 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 310
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Taliesin Drive over Cap Canal is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Taliesin Drive over Cap Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2042. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Taliesin Drive over Cap Canal built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is Taliesin Drive over Cap 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 Taliesin Drive over Cap Canal carry?
About 310 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Taliesin Drive over Cap Canal?
The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Taliesin Drive over Cap Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.