US Bridges

Litchfield Road over Dysart Drain

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.6 MI N JCT Glendale Ave · Structure no. 09764

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
81 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,723
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Litchfield Road over Dysart Drain is a concrete continuous slab carrying Litchfield Road over Dysart Drain in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 12,723 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,733 by 2042. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLitchfield Road
CrossesDysart Drain
Location0.6 MI N JCT Glendale Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.5454, -112.3586
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating83 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.4 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,723 (2024)
Projected traffic12,733 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Litchfield Road over Dysart Drain built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Litchfield Road over Dysart Drain 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Litchfield Road over Dysart Drain carry?

About 12,723 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Litchfield Road over Dysart Drain?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Litchfield Road over Dysart Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.