US Bridges

Lakeshore Drive over The Lakes

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.1 MI S of Baseline RD · Structure no. 08664

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,205
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lakeshore Drive over The Lakes is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Lakeshore Drive over The Lakes in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 1,205 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,215 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLakeshore Drive
CrossesThe Lakes
Location0.1 MI S of Baseline RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.3766, -111.9193
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,205 (2023)
Projected traffic1,215 by 2042
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

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$1,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lakeshore Drive over The Lakes built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lakeshore Drive over The Lakes 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Lakeshore Drive over The Lakes carry?

About 1,205 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lakeshore Drive over The Lakes?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Lakeshore Drive over The Lakes?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.