US Bridges

Hawes Road over Powerline Floodway Chnl

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.1 Mile S/Ray Road · Structure no. 11641

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,200
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hawes Road over Powerline Floodway Chnl is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hawes Road over Powerline Floodway Chnl in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,210 by 2042. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHawes Road
CrossesPowerline Floodway Chnl
Location0.1 Mile S/Ray Road
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.3212, -111.6529
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2022)
Projected traffic4,210 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hawes Road over Powerline Floodway Chnl built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hawes Road over Powerline Floodway Chnl 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Hawes Road over Powerline Floodway Chnl carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hawes Road over Powerline Floodway Chnl?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Hawes Road over Powerline Floodway Chnl?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.