US Bridges

Palisades Blvd. over Hampstead Channel

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · Just W of Hampstead Rd. · Structure no. 10363

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,820
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Palisades Blvd. over Hampstead Channel is a steel culvert carrying Palisades Blvd. over Hampstead Channel in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 12,820 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,830 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPalisades Blvd.
CrossesHampstead Channel
LocationJust W of Hampstead Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.6137, -111.7328
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width108 ft (32.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,820 (2020)
Projected traffic12,830 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Palisades Blvd. over Hampstead Channel built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Palisades Blvd. over Hampstead 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does Palisades Blvd. over Hampstead Channel carry?

About 12,820 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Palisades Blvd. over Hampstead Channel?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns Palisades Blvd. over Hampstead Channel?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.