US Bridges

Mountain RD over Powerline Floodway

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 1.75 MI S/ Elliot RD · Structure no. 07784

Built
1991
34 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,419
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mountain RD over Powerline Floodway is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mountain RD over Powerline Floodway in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1991 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 34 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 4,419 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,129 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMountain RD
CrossesPowerline Floodway
Location1.75 MI S/ Elliot RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.3252, -111.5922
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,419 (2023)
Projected traffic44,129 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Mountain RD over Powerline Floodway built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Mountain RD over Powerline Floodway 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 2023.

How much traffic does Mountain RD over Powerline Floodway carry?

About 4,419 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mountain RD over Powerline Floodway?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Mountain RD over Powerline Floodway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.