Mcdowell RD over Rid Canal
FairMaricopa County, Arizona · W of Pebble Ck Pkwy · Structure no. 09421
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 14,054
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mcdowell RD over Rid Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Mcdowell RD over Rid Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 59 years old, older 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 14,054 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,064 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 153 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mcdowell RD over Rid Canal built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is Mcdowell RD 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 Mcdowell RD over Rid Canal carry?
About 14,054 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Mcdowell RD over Rid Canal?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 153 ft wide.
Who owns Mcdowell RD over Rid Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.