US Bridges

Gold Dust over Drain Channel

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · Gold Dust & 64th ST · Structure no. 09366

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,260
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gold Dust over Drain Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Gold Dust over Drain Channel in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 1,260 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,270 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGold Dust
CrossesDrain Channel
LocationGold Dust & 64th ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.57847, -111.94331
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,260 (2024)
Projected traffic1,270 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gold Dust over Drain Channel built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gold Dust over Drain 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Gold Dust over Drain Channel carry?

About 1,260 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Gold Dust over Drain Channel?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Gold Dust over Drain Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.