US Bridges

Higley Road over Drainage Ditch

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · Just S/ Riggs RD · Structure no. 10103

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,786
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Higley Road over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Higley Road over Drainage Ditch in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 10,786 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,796 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 183 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHigley Road
CrossesDrainage Ditch
LocationJust S/ Riggs RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.21944, -111.72222
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating86 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width183 ft (55.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,786 (2022)
Projected traffic10,796 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Higley Road over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Higley Road 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Higley Road over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 10,786 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Higley Road over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 183 ft wide.

Who owns Higley Road over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.