US Bridges

Santan Freeway over Mainline Channel

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 250 Ft E of 48th ST · Structure no. 07076

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
41,423
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Santan Freeway over Mainline Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Santan Freeway over Mainline Channel in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 41,423 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,433 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSantan Freeway
CrossesMainline Channel
Location250 Ft E of 48th ST
RouteState Highway 202
StateArizona
Coordinates33.29486, -111.97961
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 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 traffic41,423 (2021)
Projected traffic41,433 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Santan Freeway over Mainline Channel built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Santan Freeway over Mainline 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 2022.

How much traffic does Santan Freeway over Mainline Channel carry?

About 41,423 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Santan Freeway over Mainline Channel?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Santan Freeway over Mainline Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.