US Bridges

Olive Ave over 101 Drain Channel

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.1 MI E JCT 101L · Structure no. 06847

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
65 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
139,718
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Olive Ave over 101 Drain Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Olive 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 139,718 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 171,895 by 2040. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOlive Ave
Crosses101 Drain Channel
Location0.1 MI E JCT 101L
RouteState Highway 101
StateArizona
Coordinates33.56667, -112.26111
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating79 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic139,718 (2019)
Projected traffic171,895 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Olive Ave over 101 Drain Channel built?

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

What condition is Olive 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 Olive Ave over 101 Drain Channel carry?

About 139,718 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Olive Ave over 101 Drain Channel?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Olive Ave over 101 Drain Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.