Watson RD over Rid Canal
GoodMaricopa County, Arizona · 0.5 MI N/ Broadway · Structure no. 08032
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 19,921
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Watson RD over Rid Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Watson RD over Rid Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 47 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 19,921 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,931 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Watson RD over Rid Canal built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is Watson RD over Rid Canal 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Watson RD over Rid Canal carry?
About 19,921 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Watson RD over Rid Canal?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns Watson RD over Rid Canal?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.