US Bridges

Broadway Road over Rwcd Floodway

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.4 MI E JCT Higley RD · Structure no. 09881

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
87 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,469
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broadway Road over Rwcd Floodway is a concrete continuous slab carrying Broadway Road over Rwcd Floodway in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 16,469 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,479 by 2042. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBroadway Road
CrossesRwcd Floodway
Location0.4 MI E JCT Higley RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.4084, -111.7128
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 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

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,469 (2023)
Projected traffic16,479 by 2042
Trucks5%
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

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 Broadway Road over Rwcd Floodway built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broadway 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Broadway Road over Rwcd Floodway carry?

About 16,469 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Broadway Road over Rwcd Floodway?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Broadway Road over Rwcd Floodway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.