US Bridges

59th Drive over Laveen Conveyance Chnl

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.83 MI N of Dobbins RD · Structure no. 10640

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

59th Drive over Laveen Conveyance Chnl is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 59th Drive over Laveen Conveyance Chnl in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries59th Drive
CrossesLaveen Conveyance Chnl
Location0.83 MI N of Dobbins RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.3749, -112.1862
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109.3 US tons
Inventory rating65.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic30 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 59th Drive over Laveen Conveyance Chnl built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is 59th Drive over Laveen Conveyance Chnl in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2021.

How much traffic does 59th Drive over Laveen Conveyance Chnl carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 59th Drive over Laveen Conveyance Chnl?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 59th Drive over Laveen Conveyance Chnl?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.