US Bridges

S 75th Avenue over Rid Canal

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.5 MI N of Buckeye RD · Structure no. 08003

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,834
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 75th Avenue over Rid Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying S 75th Avenue over Rid Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 22,834 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,834 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesS 75th Avenue
CrossesRid Canal
Location0.5 MI N of Buckeye RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.4457, -112.2211
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,834 (2021)
Projected traffic23,834 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S 75th Avenue over Rid Canal built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 75th Avenue over Rid Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does S 75th Avenue over Rid Canal carry?

About 22,834 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S 75th Avenue over Rid Canal?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns S 75th Avenue over Rid Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.