US Bridges

Lower Buckeye RD over Afr Diversion Channel

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 1 MI W/ El Mirage RD · Structure no. 07556

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,044
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lower Buckeye RD over Afr Diversion Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Lower Buckeye RD over Afr Diversion 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 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 7,044 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,054 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLower Buckeye RD
CrossesAfr Diversion Channel
Location1 MI W/ El Mirage RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.42083, -112.34167
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 36 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 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 traffic7,044 (2020)
Projected traffic7,054 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Lower Buckeye RD over Afr Diversion Channel built?

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

What condition is Lower Buckeye RD over Afr Diversion 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does Lower Buckeye RD over Afr Diversion Channel carry?

About 7,044 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lower Buckeye RD over Afr Diversion Channel?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Lower Buckeye RD over Afr Diversion Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.