US Bridges

Hayden Road over Interceptor Channel

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.11 MI S of Indian Bend · Structure no. 09577

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
234 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
27,900
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hayden Road over Interceptor Channel is a concrete continuous slab carrying Hayden Road over Interceptor Channel in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 27,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,910 by 2042. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHayden Road
CrossesInterceptor Channel
Location0.11 MI S of Indian Bend
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.5362, -111.9086
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,900 (2022)
Projected traffic27,910 by 2042
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

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 Hayden Road over Interceptor Channel built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hayden Road over Interceptor Channel 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Hayden Road over Interceptor Channel carry?

About 27,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hayden Road over Interceptor Channel?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Hayden Road over Interceptor Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.