US Bridges

Sandario RD over Cap Canal

Fair

Pima County, Arizona · 0.25 MI S. of W. Emigh RD · Structure no. 11537

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,115
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sandario RD over Cap Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sandario RD over Cap Canal in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,115 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,125 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSandario RD
CrossesCap Canal
Location0.25 MI S. of W. Emigh RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.3626, -111.2166
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,115 (2022)
Projected traffic6,125 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Sandario RD over Cap Canal built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sandario RD over Cap Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Sandario RD over Cap Canal carry?

About 6,115 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sandario RD over Cap Canal?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Sandario RD over Cap Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.