US Bridges

Riggs Road over E. Maricopa Fldwy

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 1 MI W/ Higley · Structure no. 10101

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
334 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,264
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riggs Road over E. Maricopa Fldwy is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Riggs Road over E. Maricopa Fldwy in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 14,264 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,274 by 2041. The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long and 105 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRiggs Road
CrossesE. Maricopa Fldwy
Location1 MI W/ Higley
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.21933, -111.74081
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length334 ft (101.8 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width105 ft (31.9 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,264 (2021)
Projected traffic14,274 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
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

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 Riggs Road over E. Maricopa Fldwy built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riggs Road over E. Maricopa Fldwy 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 Riggs Road over E. Maricopa Fldwy carry?

About 14,264 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Riggs Road over E. Maricopa Fldwy?

The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.

Who owns Riggs Road over E. Maricopa Fldwy?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.