US Bridges

Clarendon Avenue over Drain Ditch

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · W of 195th Ave · Structure no. 10520

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clarendon Avenue over Drain Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Clarendon Avenue 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 210 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesClarendon Avenue
CrossesDrain Ditch
LocationW of 195th Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.48918, -112.47926
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 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 rating105.9 US tons
Inventory rating63.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic210 by 2042
Trucks0%
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

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 Clarendon Avenue over Drain Ditch built?

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

What condition is Clarendon Avenue 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 Clarendon Avenue over Drain Ditch carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Clarendon Avenue over Drain Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Clarendon Avenue over Drain Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.