US Bridges

Access Road over Drain Channel

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.1 Mile N L101 · Structure no. 07150

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Access Road over Drain Channel is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Access Road over Drain Channel in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAccess Road
CrossesDrain Channel
Location0.1 Mile N L101
RouteState Highway 101
StateArizona
Coordinates33.6727, -112.0324
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic110 by 2040
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Access Road over Drain Channel built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Access Road over 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Access Road over Drain Channel carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Access Road over Drain Channel?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns Access Road over Drain Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.