Southern Ave over Drainage Ditch
GoodMaricopa County, Arizona · 0.25 MI E Sossamon · Structure no. 08572
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,646
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Southern Ave over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Southern Ave over Drainage Ditch in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 45 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 14,646 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,656 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Southern Ave over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is Southern Ave over Drainage Ditch 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Southern Ave over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 14,646 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Southern Ave over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns Southern Ave over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.