US Bridges

Frye Road over Drainage Channel

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.01 MI W of 48th ST · Structure no. 10537

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frye Road over Drainage Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Frye Road over Drainage Channel in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFrye Road
CrossesDrainage Channel
Location0.01 MI W of 48th ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.298, -111.9806
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2021)
Projected traffic2,510 by 2041
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

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 Frye Road over Drainage Channel built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Frye Road over Drainage 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 February 2021.

How much traffic does Frye Road over Drainage Channel carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Frye Road over Drainage Channel?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Frye Road over Drainage Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.