US Bridges

Chandler Boulevard over Drainage Channel

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · North of Lakewood Parkway · Structure no. 08853

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,114
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chandler Boulevard over Drainage Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Chandler Boulevard 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 29,114 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,124 by 2042. 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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CarriesChandler Boulevard
CrossesDrainage Channel
LocationNorth of Lakewood Parkway
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.3052, -112.007
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 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 traffic29,114 (2023)
Projected traffic29,124 by 2042
Trucks1%
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

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 Chandler Boulevard over Drainage Channel built?

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

What condition is Chandler Boulevard 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Chandler Boulevard over Drainage Channel carry?

About 29,114 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Chandler Boulevard over Drainage Channel?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Chandler Boulevard over Drainage Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.