US Bridges

Orange Grove RD over Cap Canal

Fair

Pima County, Arizona · 2.2 MI W. of N. Sandario · Structure no. 11539

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
505
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orange Grove RD over Cap Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Orange Grove 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 6 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 505 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 515 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesOrange Grove RD
CrossesCap Canal
Location2.2 MI W. of N. Sandario
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.3209, -111.2552
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic505 (2022)
Projected traffic515 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Orange Grove RD over Cap Canal built?

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

What condition is Orange Grove 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 Orange Grove RD over Cap Canal carry?

About 505 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Orange Grove RD over Cap Canal?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Orange Grove RD over Cap Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.