US Bridges

Dysart RD over Rid Canal

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.5 MI S JCT Ind Sch RD · Structure no. 09412

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32,814
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dysart RD over Rid Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dysart RD over Rid Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 64 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 32,814 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,856 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDysart RD
CrossesRid Canal
Location0.5 MI S JCT Ind Sch RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.4845, -112.34094
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width112 ft (34.1 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,814 (2023)
Projected traffic32,856 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Dysart RD over Rid Canal built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Dysart 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 Dysart RD over Rid Canal carry?

About 32,814 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dysart RD over Rid Canal?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns Dysart RD over Rid Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.