US Bridges

Ellsworth RD over Drainage Channel

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.2 MI S of Ray/Ellsworth · Structure no. 07271

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ellsworth RD over Drainage Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ellsworth RD over Drainage Channel in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,510 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEllsworth RD
CrossesDrainage Channel
Location0.2 MI S of Ray/Ellsworth
RouteState Highway 24
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.3185, -111.6354
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,500 (2022)
Projected traffic12,510 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionHighway traffic not carried
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Ellsworth RD over Drainage Channel built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ellsworth RD 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does Ellsworth RD over Drainage Channel carry?

About 12,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ellsworth RD over Drainage Channel?

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

Who owns Ellsworth RD over Drainage Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.