Carefree Drive over Waddell Canal

Fair Condition39 years old237 vehicles/day

Location

StateArizona
CountyMaricopa
Location0.8 Mi W Lake Pleasant RD
CarriesCarefree Drive
CrossesWaddell Canal
Coordinates33.79803, -112.25706

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure8 (Very Good)
Substructure8 (Very Good)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length92.8 ft (28.3 m)
Max Span90.9 ft (27.7 m)
Deck Width51.2 ft (15.6 m)
Deck Area441.5 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1987

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic237 (2023)
Truck Traffic3%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionDecember 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCity/Municipal Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number08977

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