US Bridges

Indian Bend Road over Drain Channel

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 250 E of Scottsdale RD · Structure no. 07897

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,500
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indian Bend Road over Drain Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Indian Bend Road over Drain Channel in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 18,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,510 by 2038. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 134 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIndian Bend Road
CrossesDrain Channel
Location250 E of Scottsdale RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.53861, -111.92483
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width134 ft (40.8 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,500 (2018)
Projected traffic18,510 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Indian Bend Road over Drain Channel built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Indian Bend 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Indian Bend Road over Drain Channel carry?

About 18,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Indian Bend Road over Drain Channel?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 134 ft wide.

Who owns Indian Bend Road over Drain Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.