US Bridges

91st Ave over Drainage Ditch

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · @ JCT W/ Greenway RD · Structure no. 10862

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
68 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,066
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

91st Ave over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 91st Ave over Drainage Ditch in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 8,066 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,076 by 2042. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries91st Ave
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location@ JCT W/ Greenway RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.6246, -112.2546
Functional classUrban Collector

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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,066 (2022)
Projected traffic8,076 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 91st Ave over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is 91st 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 91st Ave over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 8,066 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 91st Ave over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 91st Ave over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.