US Bridges

Rittenhouse RD over Queen Creek Wash

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Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.25 MI NW of Cloud RD · Structure no. 11695

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
139 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
20,398
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rittenhouse RD over Queen Creek Wash is a concrete culvert carrying Rittenhouse RD over Queen Creek Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 20,398 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,408 by 2041. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRittenhouse RD
CrossesQueen Creek Wash
Location0.25 MI NW of Cloud RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.2301, -111.5941
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHL 93
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,398 (2021)
Projected traffic20,408 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rittenhouse RD over Queen Creek Wash built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rittenhouse RD over Queen Creek 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 December 2021.

How much traffic does Rittenhouse RD over Queen Creek Wash carry?

About 20,398 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rittenhouse RD over Queen Creek Wash?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Rittenhouse RD over Queen Creek Wash?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.