US Bridges

Power Road over Drainage Ditch

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · Just S/ Chandler Hts RD · Structure no. 10107

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,200
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Power Road over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Power 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 12,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,210 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPower Road
CrossesDrainage Ditch
LocationJust S/ Chandler Hts RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.23611, -111.68611
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,200 (2022)
Projected traffic12,210 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Power Road over Drainage Ditch built?

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

What condition is Power 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 Power Road over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 12,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Power Road over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Power Road over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.