FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CAP Canal Br EFR

Carrying CAP Canal Br EFR over CAP Canal

2 mi E Scottsdale/Greenwa, Maricopa, Arizona

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
44 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CAP Canal Br EFR

The CAP Canal Br EFR bridge in Maricopa, Arizona carries CAP Canal Br EFR over CAP Canal. It was built in 1999, making it 27 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 30.5 meters (100 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 20,926 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Arizona bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 43.5 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How CAP Canal Br EFR compares

▼ 3.9
Load rating vs Arizona average (47.4 t)
Top 36%
Higher load rating than 64% of Arizona bridges
2,203
Bridges in Maricopa · 3 in Poor condition
CAP Canal Br EFR 43.5 t
Arizona average 47.4 t

Live comparison across Arizona.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
80.5 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
13.0
Essentiality /15
12.5
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
43.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1999
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
30.5 m (100 ft)
Deck Width
16.6 m (54 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
20,926 vehicles/day
Structure Number
02509

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CAP Canal Br EFR is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare CAP Canal Br EFR against other structures in Maricopa and across Arizona. Arizona bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for CAP Canal Br EFR?

CAP Canal Br EFR in Maricopa, Arizona has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CAP Canal Br EFR inspected?

CAP Canal Br EFR's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 20,926 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CAP Canal Br EFR is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for CAP Canal Br EFR?

CAP Canal Br EFR has an NBI inventory load rating of 43.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CAP Canal Br EFR?

CAP Canal Br EFR is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is CAP Canal Br EFR and does age affect safety?

CAP Canal Br EFR was built in 1999, making it 27 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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