US Bridges

Shea Blvd over Drainage Ditch

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 400 Ft W JCT Hayden Road · Structure no. 09853

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
41,200
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shea Blvd over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Shea Blvd over Drainage Ditch in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 41,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,210 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesShea Blvd
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location400 Ft W JCT Hayden Road
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.58208, -111.91006
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width109 ft (33.1 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,200 (2022)
Projected traffic41,210 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Shea Blvd over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shea Blvd 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Shea Blvd over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 41,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Shea Blvd over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.

Who owns Shea Blvd over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.