US Bridges

Via Linda over Drainage Ditch

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 20 Ft S JCT E Shea Blvd · Structure no. 08788

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
24,100
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Via Linda over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Via Linda 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 24,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,110 by 2038. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesVia Linda
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location20 Ft S JCT E Shea Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.5822, -111.8523
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,100 (2016)
Projected traffic24,110 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
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 Via Linda over Drainage Ditch built?

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

What condition is Via Linda 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 Via Linda over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 24,100 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Via Linda over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Via Linda over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.