US Bridges

Bell Rec Center DR over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · At 99th Ave Median · Structure no. 09686

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bell Rec Center DR over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Bell Rec Center DR over Drainage Ditch in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBell Rec Center DR
CrossesDrainage Ditch
LocationAt 99th Ave Median
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.63522, -112.2733
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 inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 36 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic510 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 Bell Rec Center DR over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bell Rec Center DR 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Bell Rec Center DR over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bell Rec Center DR over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Bell Rec Center DR over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.