US Bridges

Cholla Street over Linear Detention Channel

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 10 MI N of JCT I 10 · Structure no. 07027

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,877
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cholla Street over Linear Detention Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Cholla Street over Linear Detention Channel in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 2,877 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,887 by 2034. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCholla Street
CrossesLinear Detention Channel
Location10 MI N of JCT I 10
RouteState Highway 51
StateArizona
Coordinates33.5898, -112.0101
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionNovember 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 rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 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 traffic2,877 (2014)
Projected traffic2,887 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Cholla Street over Linear Detention Channel built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cholla Street over Linear Detention 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does Cholla Street over Linear Detention Channel carry?

About 2,877 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cholla Street over Linear Detention Channel?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Cholla Street over Linear Detention Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.