US Bridges

Rittenhouse RD over Rwcd Canal-Fas 236

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.25 MI W/ Recker RD · Structure no. 07863

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rittenhouse RD over Rwcd Canal-Fas 236 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rittenhouse RD over Rwcd Canal-Fas 236 in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRittenhouse RD
CrossesRwcd Canal-Fas 236
Location0.25 MI W/ Recker RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.2948, -111.697
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck40 ft (12.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic60 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Rittenhouse RD over Rwcd Canal-Fas 236 built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rittenhouse RD over Rwcd Canal-Fas 236 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Rittenhouse RD over Rwcd Canal-Fas 236 carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rittenhouse RD over Rwcd Canal-Fas 236?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Rittenhouse RD over Rwcd Canal-Fas 236?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.