US Bridges

Santa Fe Trail over Rid Canal

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.4 MI N JCT Thomas RD · Structure no. 10219

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,110
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Santa Fe Trail over Rid Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Santa Fe Trail over Rid Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 5 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 4,110 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,120 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSanta Fe Trail
CrossesRid Canal
Location0.4 MI N JCT Thomas RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.48386, -112.33501
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,110 (2022)
Projected traffic4,120 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Santa Fe Trail over Rid Canal built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Santa Fe Trail over Rid 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 Santa Fe Trail over Rid Canal carry?

About 4,110 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Santa Fe Trail over Rid Canal?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Santa Fe Trail over Rid Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.