US Bridges

E Gold Dust Ave over Drainage Waterway

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 500 Ft E of Miller RD · Structure no. 08543

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,010
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Gold Dust Ave over Drainage Waterway is a concrete continuous culvert carrying E Gold Dust Ave over Drainage Waterway in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 2,010 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,020 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE Gold Dust Ave
CrossesDrainage Waterway
Location500 Ft E of Miller RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.5785, -111.9159
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,010 (2024)
Projected traffic2,020 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 E Gold Dust Ave over Drainage Waterway built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Gold Dust Ave over Drainage Waterway 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 E Gold Dust Ave over Drainage Waterway carry?

About 2,010 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is E Gold Dust Ave over Drainage Waterway?

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

Who owns E Gold Dust Ave over Drainage Waterway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.