US Bridges

Hutton Drive over Drainage Ditch

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · At 99th Ave Median · Structure no. 09668

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,927
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hutton Drive over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Hutton Drive over Drainage Ditch in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 53 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 2,927 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,937 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHutton Drive
CrossesDrainage Ditch
LocationAt 99th Ave Median
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.634, -112.27289
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 36 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,927 (2020)
Projected traffic2,937 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Hutton Drive over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Hutton Drive 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Hutton Drive over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 2,927 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hutton Drive over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Hutton Drive over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.