US Bridges

Sossaman RD NB over Powerline Fldwy Channel

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.1 MI S JCT Ray RD · Structure no. 10118

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
109 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,910
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sossaman RD NB over Powerline Fldwy Channel is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sossaman RD NB over Powerline Fldwy Channel in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 5,910 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,920 by 2042. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSossaman RD NB
CrossesPowerline Fldwy Channel
Location0.1 MI S JCT Ray RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.3216, -111.6797
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,910 (2023)
Projected traffic5,920 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sossaman RD NB over Powerline Fldwy Channel built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sossaman RD NB over Powerline Fldwy Channel 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 Sossaman RD NB over Powerline Fldwy Channel carry?

About 5,910 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sossaman RD NB over Powerline Fldwy Channel?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Sossaman RD NB over Powerline Fldwy Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.