US Bridges

Litchfield RD over Rid Canal

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.2 MI S Indian Scl Bp RD · Structure no. 09681

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,249
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Litchfield RD over Rid Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Litchfield RD over Rid Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 26,249 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,259 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesLitchfield RD
CrossesRid Canal
Location0.2 MI S Indian Scl Bp RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,249 (2020)
Projected traffic26,259 by 2040
Trucks10%
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 Litchfield RD over Rid Canal built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Litchfield RD 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does Litchfield RD over Rid Canal carry?

About 26,249 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Litchfield RD over Rid Canal?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Litchfield RD over Rid Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.