US Bridges

Elliot Road over Rwcb Canal

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.5 MI E JCT Power RD · Structure no. 09827

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,231
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elliot Road over Rwcb Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Elliot Road over Rwcb 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 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 7,231 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,241 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesElliot Road
CrossesRwcb Canal
Location0.5 MI E JCT Power RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.3505, -111.6825
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,231 (2023)
Projected traffic7,241 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
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 Elliot Road over Rwcb Canal built?

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

What condition is Elliot Road over Rwcb 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 Elliot Road over Rwcb Canal carry?

About 7,231 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Elliot Road over Rwcb Canal?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Elliot Road over Rwcb Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.