US Bridges

Baseline Road over Rwcd Canal

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.5 MI W of Power RD · Structure no. 09822

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,119
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baseline Road over Rwcd Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Baseline Road over Rwcd Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 19,119 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,129 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBaseline Road
CrossesRwcd Canal
Location0.5 MI W of Power RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.3791, -111.697
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck30 ft (9.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,119 (2023)
Projected traffic19,129 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Baseline Road over Rwcd Canal built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baseline Road over Rwcd Canal 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 2024.

How much traffic does Baseline Road over Rwcd Canal carry?

About 19,119 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Baseline Road over Rwcd Canal?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Baseline Road over Rwcd Canal?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.