US Bridges

Deer Valley Road over Drainage Ditch

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · @ JCT of 83rd Ave · Structure no. 10238

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
20 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,976
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deer Valley Road over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Deer Valley Road over Drainage Ditch 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 29,976 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,986 by 2040. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDeer Valley Road
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location@ JCT of 83rd Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.6816, -112.2376
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,976 (2020)
Projected traffic29,986 by 2040
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure6
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

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 Deer Valley Road over Drainage Ditch built?

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

What condition is Deer Valley 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does Deer Valley Road over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 29,976 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Deer Valley Road over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Deer Valley Road over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.