US Bridges

Extension Road over Drainage Channel

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.1 MI No of US 60 · Structure no. 06689

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,400
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Extension Road over Drainage Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Extension Road over Drainage Channel in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 11,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,410 by 2037. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesExtension Road
CrossesDrainage Channel
Location0.1 MI No of US 60
RouteU.S. Route 60
StateArizona
Coordinates33.3865, -111.8487
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,400 (2017)
Projected traffic11,410 by 2037
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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 Extension Road over Drainage Channel built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Extension Road over Drainage 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does Extension Road over Drainage Channel carry?

About 11,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Extension Road over Drainage Channel?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Extension Road over Drainage Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.