US Bridges

Sweetwater Avenue over Drainage Ditch

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Maricopa County, Arizona · 250 Ft E JCT 96th ST · Structure no. 08784

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,050
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sweetwater Avenue over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sweetwater Avenue over Drainage Ditch in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 3,050 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,060 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSweetwater Avenue
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location250 Ft E JCT 96th ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.6043, -111.8731
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,050 (2020)
Projected traffic3,060 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 Sweetwater Avenue over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sweetwater Avenue 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does Sweetwater Avenue over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 3,050 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sweetwater Avenue over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Sweetwater Avenue over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.