Northern Ave over 101 Drain Channel
FairMaricopa County, Arizona · 8.17 MI N JCT I-10 · Structure no. 06824
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2021
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 110 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 32,850
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Northern Ave over 101 Drain Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Northern Ave over 101 Drain Channel in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 32,850 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,860 by 2040. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
No coordinates are recorded for this structure.
Condition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Northern Ave over 101 Drain Channel built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Northern Ave over 101 Drain Channel in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2021.
How much traffic does Northern Ave over 101 Drain Channel carry?
About 32,850 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Northern Ave over 101 Drain Channel?
The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Northern Ave over 101 Drain Channel?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.