US Bridges

Shea Blvd over Drainage Way

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · At JCT of 77th Place · Structure no. 09918

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
41,210
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shea Blvd over Drainage Way is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Shea Blvd over Drainage Way 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 41,210 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,220 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesShea Blvd
CrossesDrainage Way
LocationAt JCT of 77th Place
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.58211, -111.91389
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,210 (2024)
Projected traffic41,220 by 2042
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shea Blvd over Drainage Way built?

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

What condition is Shea Blvd over Drainage Way 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 Way carry?

About 41,210 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Shea Blvd over Drainage Way?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Shea Blvd over Drainage Way?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.