US Bridges

Princess DR over Drain Channel

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · JCT Scottsd RD & Princess · Structure no. 07537

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
5,710
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Princess DR over Drain Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Princess DR over Drain Channel in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 5,710 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,720 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPrincess DR
CrossesDrain Channel
LocationJCT Scottsd RD & Princess
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.64669, -111.9245
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 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 traffic5,710 (2024)
Projected traffic5,720 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 Princess DR over Drain Channel built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Princess DR 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 2024.

How much traffic does Princess DR over Drain Channel carry?

About 5,710 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Princess DR over Drain Channel?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Princess DR over Drain Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.