US Bridges

Palo Verde RD over Rid Canal

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.25 MI N/ Broadway · Structure no. 11663

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,634
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Palo Verde RD over Rid Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Palo Verde RD over Rid Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 1,634 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,644 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesPalo Verde RD
CrossesRid Canal
Location0.25 MI N/ Broadway
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.4097, -112.6773
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.5 US tons
Inventory rating55.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,634 (2021)
Projected traffic1,644 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Palo Verde RD over Rid Canal built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Palo Verde RD 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 2024.

How much traffic does Palo Verde RD over Rid Canal carry?

About 1,634 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Palo Verde RD over Rid Canal?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Palo Verde RD over Rid Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.