US Bridges

Rittenhouse Road over E Maricopa Fldwy

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.7 MI N of Power RD · Structure no. 09505

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
238 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rittenhouse Road over E Maricopa Fldwy is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rittenhouse Road over E Maricopa Fldwy in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2041. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRittenhouse Road
CrossesE Maricopa Fldwy
Location0.7 MI N of Power RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.29462, -111.6967
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
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 rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck30 ft (9.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2021)
Projected traffic70 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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

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 Rittenhouse Road over E Maricopa Fldwy built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Rittenhouse Road over E Maricopa Fldwy 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 2022.

How much traffic does Rittenhouse Road over E Maricopa Fldwy carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rittenhouse Road over E Maricopa Fldwy?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Rittenhouse Road over E Maricopa Fldwy?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.