US Bridges

Cactus Road over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 100 W of 84th Street · Structure no. 09649

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
36,010
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cactus Road over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Cactus Road over Drainage Ditch in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 36,010 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,020 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCactus Road
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location100 W of 84th Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.59658, -111.90039
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 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width82 ft (25.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,010 (2024)
Projected traffic36,020 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
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 Cactus Road over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cactus Road over Drainage Ditch 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 Cactus Road over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 36,010 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cactus Road over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Cactus Road over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.