US Bridges

Reems RD over Reems Road Channel

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.5 MI N of Northern Ave · Structure no. 11008

Built
2009
16 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,282
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reems RD over Reems Road Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Reems RD over Reems Road Channel in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2009 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 16 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 2,282 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,292 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 130 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesReems RD
CrossesReems Road Channel
Location0.5 MI N of Northern Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.5598, -112.3935
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating89.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width130 ft (39.6 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,282 (2024)
Projected traffic2,292 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Reems RD over Reems Road Channel built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Reems RD over Reems Road Channel 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Reems RD over Reems Road Channel carry?

About 2,282 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Reems RD over Reems Road Channel?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.

Who owns Reems RD over Reems Road Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.