US Bridges

Ellsworth Loop RD over Queen Creek Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.4 MI S. of Ocotillo RD · Structure no. 10563

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
208 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,400
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ellsworth Loop RD over Queen Creek Wash is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ellsworth Loop RD over Queen Creek Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 8,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,410 by 2041. The structure is 208 ft (63.5 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEllsworth Loop RD
CrossesQueen Creek Wash
Location0.4 MI S. of Ocotillo RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.24297, -111.63775
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 rating96 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length208 ft (63.5 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,400 (2021)
Projected traffic8,410 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ellsworth Loop RD over Queen Creek Wash built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ellsworth Loop RD over Queen Creek Wash 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 Ellsworth Loop RD over Queen Creek Wash carry?

About 8,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ellsworth Loop RD over Queen Creek Wash?

The structure is 208 ft (63.5 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Ellsworth Loop RD over Queen Creek Wash?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.