US Bridges

N 95th Avenue over Rid Canal

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 50 Ft N Mcdowell RD · Structure no. 10801

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,415
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N 95th Avenue over Rid Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying N 95th Avenue over Rid Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 3,415 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,425 by 2039. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesN 95th Avenue
CrossesRid Canal
Location50 Ft N Mcdowell RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.4651, -112.2637
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,415 (2019)
Projected traffic3,425 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N 95th Avenue over Rid Canal built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is N 95th Avenue over Rid Canal 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 2023.

How much traffic does N 95th Avenue over Rid Canal carry?

About 3,415 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N 95th Avenue over Rid Canal?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns N 95th Avenue over Rid Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.