El Mirage RD over Drainage Ditch
FairMaricopa County, Arizona · N/ Bell RD · Structure no. 08561
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,392
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
El Mirage RD over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying El Mirage RD over Drainage Ditch in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 13,392 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,402 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was El Mirage RD over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is El Mirage 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 El Mirage RD over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 13,392 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is El Mirage RD over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).
Who owns El Mirage RD over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.