US Bridges

63rd Ave over Laveen Con Channel

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 1/4 Mile S/O Baseline · Structure no. 10641

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
56 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

63rd Ave over Laveen Con Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 63rd Ave over Laveen Con Channel 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2030. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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Carries63rd Ave
CrossesLaveen Con Channel
Location1/4 Mile S/O Baseline
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.3728, -112.1948
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating109.5 US tons
Inventory rating65.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 63rd Ave over Laveen Con Channel built?

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

What condition is 63rd Ave over Laveen Con Channel 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does 63rd Ave over Laveen Con Channel carry?

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

How long is 63rd Ave over Laveen Con Channel?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns 63rd Ave over Laveen Con Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.