US Bridges

Pebble Creek Pkwy over Rid Canal

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.4 MI N of Mcdowell · Structure no. 08682

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,216
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pebble Creek Pkwy over Rid Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pebble Creek Pkwy over Rid Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 42 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 11,216 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,226 by 2042. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 430 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPebble Creek Pkwy
CrossesRid Canal
Location0.4 MI N of Mcdowell
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.47036, -112.39244
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width430 ft (131.1 m)
Roadway width110 ft (33.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,216 (2023)
Projected traffic11,226 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Pebble Creek Pkwy over Rid Canal built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Pebble Creek Pkwy 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 Pebble Creek Pkwy over Rid Canal carry?

About 11,216 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Pebble Creek Pkwy over Rid Canal?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 430 ft wide.

Who owns Pebble Creek Pkwy over Rid Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.