US Bridges

Williams Field RD over Rwcd Canal

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · E/ Power Road · Structure no. 10213

Built
1997
28 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,110
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Williams Field RD over Rwcd Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Williams Field RD over Rwcd Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1997 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 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 15,110 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,120 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 136 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesWilliams Field RD
CrossesRwcd Canal
LocationE/ Power Road
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.30719, -111.68817
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width136 ft (41.5 m)
Roadway width98 ft (29.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,110 (2023)
Projected traffic15,120 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Williams Field RD over Rwcd Canal built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Williams Field 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Williams Field RD over Rwcd Canal carry?

About 15,110 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Williams Field RD over Rwcd Canal?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 136 ft wide.

Who owns Williams Field RD over Rwcd Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.