US Bridges

84th Street over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 100 Ft N of Cactus Road · Structure no. 08539

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,420
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

84th Street over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 84th Street over Drainage Ditch in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 5,420 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,430 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries84th Street
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location100 Ft N of Cactus Road
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.59711, -111.89985
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,420 (2024)
Projected traffic5,430 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 84th Street over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is 84th Street over Drainage Ditch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does 84th Street over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 5,420 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 84th Street over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns 84th Street over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.