US Bridges

Queen Creek RD over E. Maricopa Floodway

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · .3 MI W/ Higley (gilbert) · Structure no. 08041

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
347 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
17,601
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Queen Creek RD over E. Maricopa Floodway is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Queen Creek RD over E. Maricopa Floodway in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 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 17,601 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,611 by 2041. The structure is 347 ft (105.8 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesQueen Creek RD
CrossesE. Maricopa Floodway
Location.3 MI W/ Higley (gilbert)
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.26319, -111.72623
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length347 ft (105.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck30 ft (9.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,601 (2021)
Projected traffic17,611 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Queen Creek RD over E. Maricopa Floodway built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Queen Creek RD over E. Maricopa Floodway 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Queen Creek RD over E. Maricopa Floodway carry?

About 17,601 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Queen Creek RD over E. Maricopa Floodway?

The structure is 347 ft (105.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Queen Creek RD over E. Maricopa Floodway?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.