US Bridges

107th Avenue over Papago W Drain Channel

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 300 Ft N JCT I-10 · Structure no. 01818

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,690
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

107th Avenue over Papago W Drain Channel is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 107th Avenue over Papago W Drain Channel in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 18,690 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,700 by 2037. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries107th Avenue
CrossesPapago W Drain Channel
Location300 Ft N JCT I-10
RouteState Highway 10
StateArizona
Coordinates33.4621, -112.2899
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating82 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width109 ft (33.3 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,690 (2017)
Projected traffic18,700 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 107th Avenue over Papago W Drain Channel built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is 107th Avenue over Papago W Drain Channel in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does 107th Avenue over Papago W Drain Channel carry?

About 18,690 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 107th Avenue over Papago W Drain Channel?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.

Who owns 107th Avenue over Papago W Drain Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.