US Bridges

Harris Drive over Drainage Channel

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Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.1 MI N US 60 · Structure no. 06742

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
106,470
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harris Drive over Drainage Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Harris Drive over Drainage Channel in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 106,470 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 106,480 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHarris Drive
CrossesDrainage Channel
Location0.1 MI N US 60
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.3862, -111.7969
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum 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 traffic106,470 (2020)
Projected traffic106,480 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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 Harris Drive over Drainage Channel built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harris 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 Harris Drive over Drainage Channel carry?

About 106,470 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Harris Drive over Drainage Channel?

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

Who owns Harris Drive over Drainage Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.