US Bridges

Cholla Street over Drain Channel

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 200 Ft W JCT 108th ST · Structure no. 07510

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,250
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cholla Street over Drain Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Cholla Street over Drain Channel in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 1,250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,260 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCholla Street
CrossesDrain Channel
Location200 Ft W JCT 108th ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.5888, -111.8488
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,250 (2020)
Projected traffic1,260 by 2040
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Drain Channel built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cholla Street 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does Cholla Street over Drain Channel carry?

About 1,250 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Cholla Street over Drain Channel?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Cholla Street over Drain Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.