US Bridges

120th Street over Drain Channel

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.1 MI S JCT Shea Blvd · Structure no. 07513

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
49 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

120th Street over Drain Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 120th Street over Drain Channel in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 1,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,010 by 2040. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries120th Street
CrossesDrain Channel
Location0.1 MI S JCT Shea Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.5802, -111.822
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.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 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 traffic1,000 (2020)
Projected traffic1,010 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 120th Street over Drain Channel built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is 120th 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 120th Street over Drain Channel carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 120th Street over Drain Channel?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns 120th Street over Drain Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.