US Bridges

114th Ave over Drainage Ditch

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 8820 N 114th Ave · Structure no. 10859

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

114th Ave over Drainage Ditch is a steel culvert carrying 114th Ave over Drainage Ditch in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries114th Ave
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location8820 N 114th Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.5618, -112.3046
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2020)
Projected traffic510 by 2040
Trucks1%
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 114th Ave over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is 114th Ave over Drainage Ditch 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does 114th Ave over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 114th Ave over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns 114th Ave over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.