US Bridges

Pueblo Avenue over Sossaman Drain Channel

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.5 MI N of Southern Ave · Structure no. 07842

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
833
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pueblo Avenue over Sossaman Drain Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Pueblo Avenue over Sossaman Drain Channel in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 833 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 843 by 2039. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPueblo Avenue
CrossesSossaman Drain Channel
Location0.5 MI N of Southern Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.4006, -111.6673
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic833 (2019)
Projected traffic843 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Pueblo Avenue over Sossaman Drain Channel built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pueblo Avenue over Sossaman 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 Pueblo Avenue over Sossaman Drain Channel carry?

About 833 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pueblo Avenue over Sossaman Drain Channel?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Pueblo Avenue over Sossaman Drain Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.