US Bridges

Baseline Road over Rwcd Floodway

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.5 MI W of Power RD · Structure no. 09823

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
19,867
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baseline Road over Rwcd Floodway is a concrete continuous slab carrying Baseline Road over Rwcd Floodway 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 19,867 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,877 by 2041. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBaseline Road
CrossesRwcd Floodway
Location0.5 MI W of Power RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.37933, -111.69667
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,867 (2021)
Projected traffic19,877 by 2041
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

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 Floodway built?

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

What condition is Baseline Road over Rwcd Floodway 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 2022.

How much traffic does Baseline Road over Rwcd Floodway carry?

About 19,867 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Baseline Road over Rwcd Floodway?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Baseline Road over Rwcd Floodway?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.