US Bridges

51st Avenue over Laveen Con Channel

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Maricopa County, Arizona · 51 Ave N/O Baseline RD · Structure no. 10642

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33,629
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

51st Avenue over Laveen Con Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 51st Avenue 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 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 33,629 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,639 by 2041. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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Carries51st Avenue
CrossesLaveen Con Channel
Location51 Ave N/O Baseline RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.3823, -112.1679
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating62.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,629 (2021)
Projected traffic33,639 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 51st Avenue over Laveen Con Channel built?

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

What condition is 51st Avenue 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 51st Avenue over Laveen Con Channel carry?

About 33,629 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is 51st Avenue over Laveen Con Channel?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 51st Avenue over Laveen Con Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.