A bridge walked into a bar. The bartender said, 'Why the long span?'
A bridge walked into a bar. The bartender said, 'Why the long span?'
Wow, there are a lot of bridges here... one second please.
over Arizona Canal
6.5 mi N of Jct 202
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This bridge has a Good overall condition rating of 7 out of 9. It is in good structural condition and is not classified as structurally deficient.
The bridge carries 167,016 vehicles per day and is 30 years old (reconstructed in 2015).
Its sufficiency rating of 78.7 is above the national average of 63.6.
For travelers with bridge anxiety
This bridge may cause some awareness for travelers with bridge anxiety, but has manageable characteristics.
This bridge is 341 feet long — a short crossing, about 10-15 seconds.
A standard overpass design with solid barriers on each side.
No height data available — likely a standard overpass height.
About 167,016 vehicles cross daily — very heavy traffic, high congestion risk.
The deck is 194 feet wide with multiple lanes — easy to stay in a center lane.
This bridge crosses over water. Focus on the road ahead — the water is far below.
This comfort score is designed to help individuals with bridge anxiety plan their travel. All bridges in the National Bridge Inventory are regularly inspected and deemed safe for travel. This is not medical advice — if you experience severe anxiety, please consult a healthcare professional.
Year Built
1996
30 years old (rebuilt 2015)
Structure Type
Prestressed Concrete (Continuous) Box Beam (Single/Spread)
Total Length
341 ft
103.9 m
Deck Width
194 ft
59.0 m
Spans
2
sections between supports
Max Span
168 ft
longest unsupported section (51.2 m)
Traffic Lanes
12 lanes
Two-way traffic
Daily Traffic
167,016vehicles/day
33.52970°N, 111.88530°W
Prestressed Concrete (Continuous) Box Beam (Single)
A prestressed concrete box beam bridge combines hollow box sections with prestressing technology, enabling longer spans with reduced weight and material usage.
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Data from the National Bridge Inventory (NBI), maintained by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
Data year: 2025. Conditions may have changed since the last inspection.
This information is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It should not be used as the sole basis for any decisions related to bridge safety or transportation planning. Always consult official sources and local authorities for the most current data.