US Bridges

Meeker Blvd over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.4 MI Sw/ Rh Johnson RD · Structure no. 08797

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,400
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meeker Blvd over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Meeker Blvd over Drainage Ditch in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 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 12,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,410 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMeeker Blvd
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.4 MI Sw/ Rh Johnson RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.65869, -112.36383
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 36 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,400 (2020)
Projected traffic12,410 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Meeker Blvd over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Meeker Blvd over 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Meeker Blvd over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 12,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Meeker Blvd over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Meeker Blvd over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.