US Bridges

Beardsley RD over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 160 E/ 125th Ave · Structure no. 08555

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,620
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beardsley RD over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Beardsley RD over Drainage Ditch in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2023, 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 2,620 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,630 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBeardsley RD
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location160 E/ 125th Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.66679, -112.32896
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 36 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.2 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,620 (2020)
Projected traffic2,630 by 2040
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Beardsley RD over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Beardsley RD 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Beardsley RD over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 2,620 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Beardsley RD over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Beardsley RD over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.