US Bridges

Via Linda over Drain Channel

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 250 Ft W JCT 105th ST · Structure no. 07511

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,800
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Via Linda over Drain Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Via Linda over Drain Channel in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 13,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,810 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 168 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesVia Linda
CrossesDrain Channel
Location250 Ft W JCT 105th ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.575, -111.855
Functional classUrban Collector

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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width168 ft (51.2 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,800 (2020)
Projected traffic13,810 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Via Linda over Drain Channel built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Via Linda 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 Via Linda over Drain Channel carry?

About 13,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Via Linda over Drain Channel?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 168 ft wide.

Who owns Via Linda over Drain Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.