Melinda Drive over Man Made Lake
FairMaricopa County, Arizona · 0.3 MI E of 59th Ave · Structure no. 08825
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 145 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Melinda Drive over Man Made Lake is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Melinda Drive over Man Made Lake in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 460 by 2042. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Melinda Drive over Man Made Lake built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Melinda Drive over Man Made Lake 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Melinda Drive over Man Made Lake carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Melinda Drive over Man Made Lake?
The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns Melinda Drive over Man Made Lake?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.