US Bridges

SR 87 over North Drainage

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · N Side at JCT US 60 · Structure no. 06690

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,525
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 87 over North Drainage is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR 87 over North Drainage 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 29,525 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,535 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 87
CrossesNorth Drainage
LocationN Side at JCT US 60
RouteState Highway 87
StateArizona
Coordinates33.387, -111.84008
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionJune 2023
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 traffic29,525 (2019)
Projected traffic29,535 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 87 over North Drainage built?

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

What condition is SR 87 over North Drainage 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 87 over North Drainage carry?

About 29,525 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 87 over North Drainage?

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

Who owns SR 87 over North Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.