US Bridges

Higley Road over Rwcd Canal

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.1 MI S of Main ST · Structure no. 09407

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
28,245
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Higley Road over Rwcd Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Higley Road over Rwcd Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 28,245 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,255 by 2039. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHigley Road
CrossesRwcd Canal
Location0.1 MI S of Main ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.41464, -111.71914
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,245 (2019)
Projected traffic28,255 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 Higley Road over Rwcd Canal built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Higley Road over Rwcd 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Higley Road over Rwcd Canal carry?

About 28,245 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Higley Road over Rwcd Canal?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Higley Road over Rwcd Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.