US Bridges

University Drive over Rwcd Floodway

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.3 MI E JCT Higley RD · Structure no. 09880

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
169 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
18,277
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

University Drive over Rwcd Floodway is a concrete continuous slab carrying University Drive over Rwcd Floodway in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 18,277 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,287 by 2042. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUniversity Drive
CrossesRwcd Floodway
Location0.3 MI E JCT Higley RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.4228, -111.7253
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,277 (2023)
Projected traffic18,287 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 University Drive over Rwcd Floodway built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is University Drive 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does University Drive over Rwcd Floodway carry?

About 18,277 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is University Drive over Rwcd Floodway?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns University Drive over Rwcd Floodway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.