Sossaman Road over Drainage Ditch
GoodMaricopa County, Arizona · 10 Ft N Guadalupe Road · Structure no. 08648
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 54 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,960
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sossaman Road over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sossaman Road over Drainage Ditch in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 44 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 8,960 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,970 by 2039. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 Sossaman Road over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is Sossaman Road 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 Sossaman Road over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 8,960 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Sossaman Road over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Sossaman Road over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.