University Drive over Rwcd Canal
GoodMaricopa County, Arizona · 0.6 MI E Greenfield · Structure no. 09603
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,454
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
University Drive over Rwcd Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying University Drive over Rwcd Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1977, 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 17,454 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,464 by 2039. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was University Drive over Rwcd Canal built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is University Drive 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does University Drive over Rwcd Canal carry?
About 17,454 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is University Drive over Rwcd Canal?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.
Who owns University Drive over Rwcd Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.