US Bridges

Baseline Road over Laveen Con Channel

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · W/O 55th Ave · Structure no. 10643

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,231
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baseline Road over Laveen Con Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Baseline Road 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 20,231 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,241 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 214 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBaseline Road
CrossesLaveen Con Channel
LocationW/O 55th Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.3779, -112.1766
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width214 ft (65.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,231 (2021)
Projected traffic20,241 by 2041
Trucks5%
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 Baseline Road over Laveen Con Channel built?

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

What condition is Baseline Road 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 Baseline Road over Laveen Con Channel carry?

About 20,231 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Baseline Road over Laveen Con Channel?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 214 ft wide.

Who owns Baseline Road over Laveen Con Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.