US Bridges

Old US 80 over Buckeye Drain

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 1.25 MI E of Wilson Ave · Structure no. 09834

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old US 80 over Buckeye Drain is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old US 80 over Buckeye Drain in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 19 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 29 by 2041. The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesOld US 80
CrossesBuckeye Drain
Location1.25 MI E of Wilson Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.34812, -112.63799
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19 (2021)
Projected traffic29 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Old US 80 over Buckeye Drain built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old US 80 over Buckeye Drain 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Old US 80 over Buckeye Drain carry?

About 19 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old US 80 over Buckeye Drain?

The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Old US 80 over Buckeye Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.