US Bridges

Higley RD over Rwcd Canal

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.5 MI S/ Germann · Structure no. 09503

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,624
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Higley RD over Rwcd Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Higley RD over Rwcd Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 48 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 26,624 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,634 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHigley RD
CrossesRwcd Canal
Location0.5 MI S/ Germann
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.27014, -111.72061
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.7 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deck25 ft (7.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,624 (2023)
Projected traffic26,634 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure7
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 RD over Rwcd Canal built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Higley RD 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Higley RD over Rwcd Canal carry?

About 26,624 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Higley RD over Rwcd Canal?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns Higley RD over Rwcd Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.