US Bridges

Sunridge Drive over Cholula Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 150 N of Toluca Cir · Structure no. 10144

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,885
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunridge Drive over Cholula Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sunridge Drive over Cholula Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,885 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,895 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSunridge Drive
CrossesCholula Wash
Location150 N of Toluca Cir
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.6272, -111.7567
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionApril 2022
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,885 (2020)
Projected traffic1,895 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 Sunridge Drive over Cholula Wash built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sunridge Drive over Cholula Wash 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does Sunridge Drive over Cholula Wash carry?

About 1,885 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sunridge Drive over Cholula Wash?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Sunridge Drive over Cholula Wash?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.