US Bridges

99th Ave over Rid Canal

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.25 MI N/ Mcdowell RD · Structure no. 09672

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,316
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

99th Ave over Rid Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 99th Ave over Rid Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 14,316 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,326 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries99th Ave
CrossesRid Canal
Location0.25 MI N/ Mcdowell RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.46851, -112.27252
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,316 (2023)
Projected traffic14,326 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
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

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 99th Ave over Rid Canal built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is 99th Ave over Rid 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 99th Ave over Rid Canal carry?

About 14,316 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 99th Ave over Rid Canal?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns 99th Ave over Rid Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.