40th Street over E Papago Drain
GoodMaricopa County, Arizona · 2.7 MI E of JCT I 10 · Structure no. 06873
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 145,602
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
40th Street over E Papago Drain is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 40th Street over E Papago Drain in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 145,602 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 145,612 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 157 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 40th Street over E Papago Drain built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is 40th Street over E Papago Drain 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does 40th Street over E Papago Drain carry?
About 145,602 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 40th Street over E Papago Drain?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 157 ft wide.
Who owns 40th Street over E Papago Drain?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.