US Bridges

Judd Road over Cap Canal

Good

Pinal County, Arizona · 0.5 MI E JCT Attaway RD · Structure no. 08839

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,500
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Judd Road over Cap Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Judd Road 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,510 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesJudd Road
CrossesCap Canal
Location0.5 MI E JCT Attaway RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.1476, -111.465
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2021)
Projected traffic2,510 by 2041
Trucks5%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Judd Road over Cap Canal built?

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

What condition is Judd Road 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Judd Road over Cap Canal carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Judd Road over Cap Canal?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Judd Road over Cap Canal?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.