US Bridges

SR 51 and Ramps over Dreamy Draw

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 6.98 MI N of I 10 · Structure no. 06992

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
159,464
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 51 and Ramps over Dreamy Draw is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR 51 and Ramps over Dreamy Draw in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 159,464 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 159,474 by 2036. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesSR 51 and Ramps
CrossesDreamy Draw
Location6.98 MI N of I 10
RouteState Highway 51
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.5577, -112.0381
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic159,464 (2016)
Projected traffic159,474 by 2036
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 51 and Ramps over Dreamy Draw built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 51 and Ramps over Dreamy Draw 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does SR 51 and Ramps over Dreamy Draw carry?

About 159,464 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 51 and Ramps over Dreamy Draw?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 51 and Ramps over Dreamy Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.