US Bridges

Meridian RD (mesa) over Drainage Channel

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.3 MI S of Warner RD · Structure no. 10846

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meridian RD (mesa) over Drainage Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Meridian RD (mesa) over Drainage Channel in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 2,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,010 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMeridian RD (mesa)
CrossesDrainage Channel
Location0.3 MI S of Warner RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.33079, -111.58373
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 36 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2022)
Projected traffic2,010 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Meridian RD (mesa) over Drainage Channel built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meridian RD (mesa) over Drainage 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Meridian RD (mesa) over Drainage Channel carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Meridian RD (mesa) over Drainage Channel?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Meridian RD (mesa) over Drainage Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.