US Bridges

Guadalupe Road over Drain Channel

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 200 Ft E of Power Road · Structure no. 07781

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,350
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Guadalupe Road over Drain Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Guadalupe Road over Drain Channel in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 13,350 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,360 by 2039. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGuadalupe Road
CrossesDrain Channel
Location200 Ft E of Power Road
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.365, -111.6871
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.7 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,350 (2019)
Projected traffic13,360 by 2039
Trucks10%
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 Guadalupe Road over Drain Channel built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Guadalupe Road over Drain 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Guadalupe Road over Drain Channel carry?

About 13,350 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Guadalupe Road over Drain Channel?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns Guadalupe Road over Drain Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.