US Bridges

Via De Venture over Camelback Walk Drainage

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.35 MI W of Hayden Road · Structure no. 09654

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
59 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,600
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Via De Venture over Camelback Walk Drainage is a steel culvert carrying Via De Venture over Camelback Walk Drainage in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 16,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,610 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesVia De Venture
CrossesCamelback Walk Drainage
Location0.35 MI W of Hayden Road
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.55497, -111.905
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,600 (2022)
Projected traffic16,610 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Via De Venture over Camelback Walk Drainage built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Via De Venture over Camelback Walk Drainage 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Via De Venture over Camelback Walk Drainage carry?

About 16,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Via De Venture over Camelback Walk Drainage?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Via De Venture over Camelback Walk Drainage?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.