US Bridges

N High Desert DR over Drainage Basin

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.1 MI N JCT Westwing Pky · Structure no. 10914

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
892
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N High Desert DR over Drainage Basin is a concrete continuous culvert carrying N High Desert DR over Drainage Basin in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 892 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 902 by 2038. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN High Desert DR
CrossesDrainage Basin
Location0.1 MI N JCT Westwing Pky
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.7285, -112.2419
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 inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic892 (2015)
Projected traffic902 by 2038
Trucks1%
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

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 N High Desert DR over Drainage Basin built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is N High Desert DR over Drainage Basin 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does N High Desert DR over Drainage Basin carry?

About 892 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N High Desert DR over Drainage Basin?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns N High Desert DR over Drainage Basin?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.