US Bridges

43rd Ave over Rid Canal

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 43rd Ave N of Gibson LN · Structure no. 10409

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,505
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

43rd Ave over Rid Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 43rd Ave over Rid Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 12,505 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,515 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries43rd Ave
CrossesRid Canal
Location43rd Ave N of Gibson LN
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.4295, -112.1519
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,505 (2023)
Projected traffic12,515 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 43rd Ave over Rid Canal built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is 43rd Ave 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 43rd Ave over Rid Canal carry?

About 12,505 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 43rd Ave over Rid Canal?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns 43rd Ave over Rid Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.