SR 79 over Cap Canal
FairPinal County, Arizona · 1.3 MI S JCT SR 287 · Structure no. 01416
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 205 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,471
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 79 over Cap Canal is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 79 over Cap Canal in Pinal County, Arizona. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 3,471 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,037 by 2042. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 79 over Cap Canal built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 79 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 SR 79 over Cap Canal carry?
About 3,471 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is SR 79 over Cap Canal?
The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns SR 79 over Cap Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.