US Bridges

Ray Road over Drainage Channel

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · Ray RD East of Mtn Prkwy · Structure no. 08847

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
20,409
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ray Road over Drainage Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ray Road over Drainage Channel 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 20,409 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,409 by 2030. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRay Road
CrossesDrainage Channel
LocationRay RD East of Mtn Prkwy
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.3186, -111.9999
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 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 traffic20,409 (2012)
Projected traffic21,409 by 2030
Trucks1%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ray Road over Drainage Channel built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ray Road 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Ray Road over Drainage Channel carry?

About 20,409 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ray Road over Drainage Channel?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Ray Road over Drainage Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.