US Bridges

99th Ave over 101 Drain Channel

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 7.68 MI N JCT I-10 · Structure no. 06826

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
87 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
5,300
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

99th Ave over 101 Drain Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 99th 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 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 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,310 by 2039. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

Carries99th Ave
Crosses101 Drain Channel
Location7.68 MI N JCT I-10
RouteState Highway 101
StateArizona
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 inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.6 m)
Roadway width93 ft (28.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,300 (2019)
Projected traffic5,310 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 99th Ave over 101 Drain Channel built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is 99th Ave over 101 Drain 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does 99th Ave over 101 Drain Channel carry?

About 5,300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 99th Ave over 101 Drain Channel?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns 99th Ave over 101 Drain Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.