US Bridges

Citrus RD over Rid Canal

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · N/ Van Buren · Structure no. 08006

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,576
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Citrus RD over Rid Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Citrus RD over Rid Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 2,576 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,586 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCitrus RD
CrossesRid Canal
LocationN/ Van Buren
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.45189, -112.44414
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,576 (2023)
Projected traffic2,586 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Citrus RD over Rid Canal built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Citrus RD 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 2024.

How much traffic does Citrus RD over Rid Canal carry?

About 2,576 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Citrus RD over Rid Canal?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Citrus RD over Rid Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.