US Bridges

99 Th. Ave. over Drain Channel

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 4.5 MI N of JCT I 10 · Structure no. 10154

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,910
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

99 Th. Ave. over Drain Channel is a concrete continuous slab carrying 99 Th. Ave. over Drain Channel in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 8,910 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,920 by 2042. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries99 Th. Ave.
CrossesDrain Channel
Location4.5 MI N of JCT I 10
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.52356, -112.27239
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.7 m)
Roadway width98 ft (29.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,910 (2024)
Projected traffic8,920 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 99 Th. Ave. over Drain Channel built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is 99 Th. Ave. over Drain Channel 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 99 Th. Ave. over Drain Channel carry?

About 8,910 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 99 Th. Ave. over Drain Channel?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns 99 Th. Ave. over Drain Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.