Ellsworth over Drainage Ditch
FairMaricopa County, Arizona · 250 S/ Apache Trail · Structure no. 09842
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,101
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ellsworth over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ellsworth over Drainage Ditch in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 65 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 12,101 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,111 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ellsworth over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Ellsworth 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Ellsworth over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 12,101 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Ellsworth over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.
Who owns Ellsworth over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.