51st Avenue over Rid Canal
FairMaricopa County, Arizona · 0.5 MI S of Buckeye RD · Structure no. 10497
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 45,178
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
51st Avenue over Rid Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 51st Avenue 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 45,178 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,188 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 51st Avenue over Rid Canal built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is 51st Avenue 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 2023.
How much traffic does 51st Avenue over Rid Canal carry?
About 45,178 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is 51st Avenue over Rid Canal?
The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.
Who owns 51st Avenue over Rid Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.