US Bridges

Riggs Road over Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 1.2 MI E Rainbow Road · Structure no. 10565

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riggs Road over Wash is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Riggs Road over Wash 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRiggs Road
CrossesWash
Location1.2 MI E Rainbow Road
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.2179, -112.4222
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2022)
Projected traffic120 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Riggs Road over Wash built?

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

What condition is Riggs Road over 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Riggs Road over Wash carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Riggs Road over Wash?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Riggs Road over Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.