US Bridges

Park Link DR over Cap Canal

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Pinal County, Arizona · 0.2 MI NE JCT I-10 · Structure no. 08971

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
857
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park Link DR over Cap Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Park Link DR 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 857 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 867 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPark Link DR
CrossesCap Canal
Location0.2 MI NE JCT I-10
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPinal County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.5959, -111.3331
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic857 (2022)
Projected traffic867 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Park Link DR over Cap Canal built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park Link DR 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 Park Link DR over Cap Canal carry?

About 857 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Park Link DR over Cap Canal?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Park Link DR over Cap Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.