US Bridges

Ramp E-S over Drainage Channel

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 1700 Ft Onto Ramp E-S · Structure no. 07270

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
89 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp E-S over Drainage Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ramp E-S over Drainage Channel in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,010 by 2041. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp E-S
CrossesDrainage Channel
Location1700 Ft Onto Ramp E-S
RouteState Highway 202
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.3283, -111.6619
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 inspectionAugust 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2021)
Projected traffic4,010 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp E-S over Drainage Channel built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp E-S over Drainage 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does Ramp E-S over Drainage Channel carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ramp E-S over Drainage Channel?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Ramp E-S over Drainage Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.