US Bridges

Power Road over Rwcd Canal

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · S of Williams Field RD · Structure no. 10096

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,121
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Power Road over Rwcd Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Power Road over Rwcd Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 14,121 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,131 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPower Road
CrossesRwcd Canal
LocationS of Williams Field RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.3063, -111.689
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating88 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,121 (2023)
Projected traffic14,131 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Road over Rwcd Canal built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Power Road over Rwcd 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Power Road over Rwcd Canal carry?

About 14,121 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Power Road over Rwcd Canal?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Power Road over Rwcd Canal?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.