Missile Base Road over Cap Canal
GoodPinal County, Arizona · 2.0 MI E JCT I-10 · Structure no. 08970
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 46 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Missile Base Road over Cap Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Missile Base Road over Cap Canal in Pinal County, Arizona. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,150 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Missile Base Road over Cap Canal built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Missile Base 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Missile Base Road over Cap Canal carry?
About 1,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Missile Base Road over Cap Canal?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).
Who owns Missile Base Road over Cap Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.