US Bridges

Bell RD over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · At 115th Ave · Structure no. 09735

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
52,747
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bell RD over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Bell RD over Drainage Ditch in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 44 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 52,747 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,757 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBell RD
CrossesDrainage Ditch
LocationAt 115th Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.6387, -112.3074
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck30 ft (9.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52,747 (2020)
Projected traffic52,757 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 RD over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Bell RD 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does Bell RD over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 52,747 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bell RD over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Bell RD over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.