US Bridges

Burns Drive over Drainage Ditch

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · At 99th Avenue Median · Structure no. 09688

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,199
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burns Drive over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Burns 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 3,199 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,209 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBurns Drive
CrossesDrainage Ditch
LocationAt 99th Avenue Median
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.62782, -112.27094
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 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,199 (2020)
Projected traffic3,209 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 Burns 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 Burns 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 Burns Drive over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 3,199 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Burns Drive over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Burns Drive over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.