US Bridges

163rd Avenue over Haydenrhodes Cap Aqueduc

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 5 MI N/ US 60_GRAND Ave · Structure no. 08571

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,827
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

163rd Avenue over Haydenrhodes Cap Aqueduc is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 163rd Avenue over Haydenrhodes Cap Aqueduc in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 2,827 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,837 by 2042. The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Carries163rd Avenue
CrossesHaydenrhodes Cap Aqueduc
Location5 MI N/ US 60_GRAND Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.75861, -112.41226
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.9 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,827 (2023)
Projected traffic2,837 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 163rd Avenue over Haydenrhodes Cap Aqueduc built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is 163rd Avenue over Haydenrhodes Cap Aqueduc 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 163rd Avenue over Haydenrhodes Cap Aqueduc carry?

About 2,827 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 163rd Avenue over Haydenrhodes Cap Aqueduc?

The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns 163rd Avenue over Haydenrhodes Cap Aqueduc?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.