US Bridges

Mountain Parkway over Drainage Channel

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · N. of Chandler Boulevard · Structure no. 08848

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,147
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mountain Parkway over Drainage Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mountain Parkway over Drainage Channel in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 7,147 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,147 by 2030. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMountain Parkway
CrossesDrainage Channel
LocationN. of Chandler Boulevard
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.3077, -111.9985
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,147 (2009)
Projected traffic8,147 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Mountain Parkway over Drainage Channel built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mountain Parkway over Drainage Channel 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Mountain Parkway over Drainage Channel carry?

About 7,147 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mountain Parkway over Drainage Channel?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Mountain Parkway over Drainage Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.