US Bridges

Broadway Road over Median Drainage Ditch

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · Along Broadway RD · Structure no. 08649

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,727
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broadway Road over Median Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Broadway Road over Median Drainage Ditch in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1981, 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 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 15,727 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,737 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 3,250 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBroadway Road
CrossesMedian Drainage Ditch
LocationAlong Broadway RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.4083, -111.7106
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width3,250 ft (990.6 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,727 (2019)
Projected traffic15,737 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Broadway Road over Median Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broadway Road over Median 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Broadway Road over Median Drainage Ditch carry?

About 15,727 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Broadway Road over Median Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 3,250 ft wide.

Who owns Broadway Road over Median Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.