US Bridges

Shea Blvd over Drainage Way

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.25 MI E Hayden RD · Structure no. 09920

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
47,710
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 1986, so it is 39 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 47,710 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,720 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesShea Blvd
CrossesDrainage Way
Location0.25 MI E Hayden RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.58206, -111.90436
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width109 ft (33.2 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,710 (2024)
Projected traffic47,720 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Way built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 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 47,710 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Shea Blvd over Drainage Way?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.

Who owns Shea Blvd over Drainage Way?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.