US Bridges

Gold Dust Ave over Drainage Way

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.15 MI W JCT Scottsdale · Structure no. 08874

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,010
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gold Dust Ave over Drainage Way is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Gold Dust Ave over Drainage Way in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 6,010 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,020 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesGold Dust Ave
CrossesDrainage Way
Location0.15 MI W JCT Scottsdale
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.57856, -111.92825
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,010 (2024)
Projected traffic6,020 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Gold Dust Ave over Drainage Way built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gold Dust Ave over Drainage Way 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Gold Dust Ave over Drainage Way carry?

About 6,010 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Gold Dust Ave over Drainage Way?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Gold Dust Ave over Drainage Way?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.