US Bridges

Germann Road over Fldwy

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.5 MI E of Higley · Structure no. 10495

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
521 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,397
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Germann Road over Fldwy is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Germann Road over Fldwy in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 19,397 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,407 by 2041. The structure is 521 ft (158.8 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGermann Road
CrossesFldwy
Location0.5 MI E of Higley
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.27774, -111.71331
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length521 ft (158.8 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.9 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck38 ft (11.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,397 (2021)
Projected traffic19,407 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Germann Road over Fldwy built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Germann Road over 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Germann Road over Fldwy carry?

About 19,397 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Germann Road over Fldwy?

The structure is 521 ft (158.8 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns Germann Road over Fldwy?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.