Southern Ave over Cap Drainage Channel
GoodMaricopa County, Arizona · 0.5 MI E/ Signal Butte RD · Structure no. 07716
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 43 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,149
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Southern Ave over Cap Drainage Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Southern Ave over Cap Drainage Channel in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 9,149 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,159 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Southern Ave over Cap Drainage Channel built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Southern Ave over Cap Drainage 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Southern Ave over Cap Drainage Channel carry?
About 9,149 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Southern Ave over Cap Drainage Channel?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Southern Ave over Cap Drainage Channel?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.