US Bridges

Mcdonald Drive over Cuida City Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.3 MI E JCT 44th ST · Structure no. 09587

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,940
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcdonald Drive over Cuida City Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mcdonald Drive over Cuida City Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 29,940 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,950 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMcdonald Drive
CrossesCuida City Wash
Location0.3 MI E JCT 44th ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.5237, -111.9822
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 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 traffic29,940 (2020)
Projected traffic29,950 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcdonald Drive over Cuida City Wash built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcdonald Drive over Cuida City Wash 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 2022.

How much traffic does Mcdonald Drive over Cuida City Wash carry?

About 29,940 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mcdonald Drive over Cuida City Wash?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Mcdonald Drive over Cuida City Wash?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.