US Bridges

Mesa Drive over Drainage Channel

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 8.40 MI E JCT I 10 · Structure no. 06721

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
35,400
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mesa Drive over Drainage Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mesa Drive over Drainage Channel in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 35,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,410 by 2037. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMesa Drive
CrossesDrainage Channel
Location8.40 MI E JCT I 10
RouteU.S. Route 60
StateArizona
Coordinates33.3871, -111.8229
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 rating89.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,400 (2017)
Projected traffic35,410 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mesa Drive over Drainage Channel built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mesa Drive 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 Mesa Drive over Drainage Channel carry?

About 35,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mesa Drive over Drainage Channel?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Mesa Drive over Drainage Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.