US Bridges

Wigwam Creek Blvd over Drain Ditch

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 550 NW of Orange Drive · Structure no. 10514

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wigwam Creek Blvd over Drain Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Wigwam Creek Blvd over Drain Ditch in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,510 by 2042. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWigwam Creek Blvd
CrossesDrain Ditch
Location550 NW of Orange Drive
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.51203, -112.32904
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 36 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2023)
Projected traffic2,510 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Wigwam Creek Blvd over Drain Ditch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wigwam Creek Blvd over Drain 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 2023.

How much traffic does Wigwam Creek Blvd over Drain Ditch carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wigwam Creek Blvd over Drain Ditch?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Wigwam Creek Blvd over Drain Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.