US Bridges

Scottsdale RD over Drain Channel

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · At JCT With Dixileta DR · Structure no. 07525

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25,800
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scottsdale RD over Drain Channel is a steel culvert carrying Scottsdale RD over Drain Channel in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 25,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,810 by 2034. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesScottsdale RD
CrossesDrain Channel
LocationAt JCT With Dixileta DR
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.75578, -111.92592
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,800 (2014)
Projected traffic25,810 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Scottsdale RD over Drain Channel built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scottsdale RD 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Scottsdale RD over Drain Channel carry?

About 25,800 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Scottsdale RD over Drain Channel?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m).

Who owns Scottsdale RD over Drain Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.