US Bridges

Woods RD over Gila Bend Canal

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · E/ Old US-80 · Structure no. 09919

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
769
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woods RD over Gila Bend Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Woods RD over Gila Bend Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 769 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 779 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesWoods RD
CrossesGila Bend Canal
LocationE/ Old US-80
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.13073, -112.67149
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionOctober 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic769 (2021)
Projected traffic779 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Woods RD over Gila Bend Canal built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woods RD over Gila Bend 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Woods RD over Gila Bend Canal carry?

About 769 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Woods RD over Gila Bend Canal?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Woods RD over Gila Bend Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.