US Bridges

Power RD over Rwcd Canal

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · S/ Guadalupe RD · Structure no. 09927

Built
1986
39 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,665
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Power RD over Rwcd Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Power RD over Rwcd Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 39 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 25,665 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,675 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPower RD
CrossesRwcd Canal
LocationS/ Guadalupe RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.36318, -111.68765
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating92.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width109 ft (33.2 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,665 (2024)
Projected traffic25,675 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Power RD over Rwcd Canal built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Power RD over Rwcd Canal 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Power RD over Rwcd Canal carry?

About 25,665 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Power RD over Rwcd Canal?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.

Who owns Power RD over Rwcd Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.