US Bridges

N Lightning LN over Drainage Basin

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 170 S JCT Sonoran Mtn RD · Structure no. 10931

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Lightning LN over Drainage Basin is a concrete continuous culvert carrying N Lightning LN over Drainage Basin in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 7 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 2038. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN Lightning LN
CrossesDrainage Basin
Location170 S JCT Sonoran Mtn RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.7477, -112.2051
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating84 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 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 traffic500 (2018)
Projected traffic510 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 Lightning LN over Drainage Basin built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Lightning LN 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 Lightning LN over Drainage Basin carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N Lightning LN over Drainage Basin?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns N Lightning LN over Drainage Basin?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.