US Bridges

Baseline Avenue over Cap Canal

Good

Pinal County, Arizona · 0.5 MI W of Ironwood RD · Structure no. 08834

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,629
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baseline Avenue over Cap Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Baseline Avenue over Cap Canal in Pinal County, Arizona. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 9,629 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,639 by 2042. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBaseline Avenue
CrossesCap Canal
Location0.5 MI W of Ironwood RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.3788, -111.5729
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,629 (2023)
Projected traffic9,639 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Baseline Avenue over Cap Canal built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baseline Avenue 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Baseline Avenue over Cap Canal carry?

About 9,629 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Baseline Avenue over Cap Canal?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m).

Who owns Baseline Avenue over Cap Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.