US Bridges

Higley RD over Rwcd Floodway

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.5 MI S/ Germann · Structure no. 09504

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
378 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
29,383
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Higley RD over Rwcd Floodway is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Higley RD over Rwcd Floodway in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2008, 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 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 29,383 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,393 by 2041. The structure is 378 ft (115.2 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHigley RD
CrossesRwcd Floodway
Location0.5 MI S/ Germann
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.26888, -111.72059
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 rating88 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length378 ft (115.2 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.6 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deck42 ft (12.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,383 (2021)
Projected traffic29,393 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Floodway built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Higley RD over Rwcd Floodway 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Higley RD over Rwcd Floodway carry?

About 29,383 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Higley RD over Rwcd Floodway?

The structure is 378 ft (115.2 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns Higley RD over Rwcd Floodway?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.