US Bridges

Broadway Road over Drainage Ditch

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.65 E of Crimson · Structure no. 08976

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,229
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broadway Road over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Broadway Road over Drainage Ditch in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 10,229 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,239 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBroadway Road
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.65 E of Crimson
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.408, -111.6048
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,229 (2019)
Projected traffic10,239 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Broadway Road over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broadway Road over Drainage Ditch 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Broadway Road over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 10,229 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Broadway Road over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Broadway Road over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.