Avondale Blvd over Papago W Drain Channel
GoodMaricopa County, Arizona · 1.9 MI N of JCT SR 85 · Structure no. 01817
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 108 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 24,740
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Avondale Blvd over Papago W Drain Channel is a concrete continuous slab carrying Avondale Blvd over Papago W Drain Channel in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 43 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 24,740 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,750 by 2042. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 139 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Avondale Blvd over Papago W Drain Channel built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is Avondale Blvd over Papago W Drain 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Avondale Blvd over Papago W Drain Channel carry?
About 24,740 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Avondale Blvd over Papago W Drain Channel?
The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 139 ft wide.
Who owns Avondale Blvd over Papago W Drain Channel?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.