US Bridges

Cholla Street over Drainage Channel

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · At JCT N 94th Way · Structure no. 08674

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
64 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,450
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cholla Street over Drainage Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Cholla Street over Drainage Channel in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 1,450 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,460 by 2040. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 196 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCholla Street
CrossesDrainage Channel
LocationAt JCT N 94th Way
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.5898, -111.8777
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width196 ft (59.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,450 (2020)
Projected traffic1,460 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cholla Street over Drainage Channel built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cholla Street over Drainage Channel 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does Cholla Street over Drainage Channel carry?

About 1,450 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cholla Street over Drainage Channel?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 196 ft wide.

Who owns Cholla Street over Drainage Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.