US Bridges

136th Street over Drain Channel

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 300 Ft S JCT Via Linda · Structure no. 07515

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,850
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

136th Street over Drain Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 136th Street 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,850 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,860 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries136th Street
CrossesDrain Channel
Location300 Ft S JCT Via Linda
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.5886, -111.7874
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,850 (2020)
Projected traffic5,860 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 136th Street over Drain Channel built?

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

What condition is 136th Street over Drain Channel in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2022.

How much traffic does 136th Street over Drain Channel carry?

About 5,850 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 136th Street over Drain Channel?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns 136th Street over Drain Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.