US Bridges

63rd Avenue over Papago Drain Channel

GoodClosed to traffic

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.1 MI North of JCT I 10 · Structure no. 01854

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

63rd Avenue over Papago Drain Channel is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 63rd Avenue over Papago Drain Channel in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries63rd Avenue
CrossesPapago Drain Channel
Location0.1 MI North of JCT I 10
RouteState Highway 10
StateArizona
Coordinates33.46345, -112.19513
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
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 rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 63rd Avenue over Papago Drain Channel built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is 63rd Avenue over Papago 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does 63rd Avenue over Papago Drain Channel carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is 63rd Avenue over Papago Drain Channel?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns 63rd Avenue over Papago Drain Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.