US Bridges

I 10 E & W over Canal

Good

Pima County, Arizona · 24.8 MI South JCT SR 84 · Structure no. 06068

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
51,386
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 10 E & W over Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I 10 E & W over Canal in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 62 years old, older 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 51,386 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,396 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 10 E & W
CrossesCanal
Location24.8 MI South JCT SR 84
RouteInterstate 10
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.468, -111.2246
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating84 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51,386 (2021)
Projected traffic51,396 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 10 E & W over Canal built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is I 10 E & W over 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does I 10 E & W over Canal carry?

About 51,386 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I 10 E & W over Canal?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns I 10 E & W over Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.