US Bridges

Chandler Hghts RD over Sonoqui Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.4 Mi. E/ of Sossaman R · Structure no. 10777

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
186 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,300
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chandler Hghts RD over Sonoqui Wash is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Chandler Hghts RD over Sonoqui Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 7,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,310 by 2041. The structure is 186 ft (56.8 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesChandler Hghts RD
CrossesSonoqui Wash
Location0.4 Mi. E/ of Sossaman R
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.23408, -111.66408
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length186 ft (56.8 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.1 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,300 (2021)
Projected traffic7,310 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Chandler Hghts RD over Sonoqui Wash built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chandler Hghts RD over Sonoqui 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 Chandler Hghts RD over Sonoqui Wash carry?

About 7,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Chandler Hghts RD over Sonoqui Wash?

The structure is 186 ft (56.8 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns Chandler Hghts RD over Sonoqui Wash?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.