US Bridges

55th Ave over Laveen Con Channel

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 55th Ave N/O Baseline · Structure no. 10639

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

55th Ave over Laveen Con Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 55th Ave over Laveen Con Channel in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2030. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Carries55th Ave
CrossesLaveen Con Channel
Location55th Ave N/O Baseline
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.3779, -112.1766
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2007)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 55th Ave over Laveen Con Channel built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is 55th Ave over Laveen Con 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 2023.

How much traffic does 55th Ave over Laveen Con Channel carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 55th Ave over Laveen Con Channel?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns 55th Ave over Laveen Con Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.