US Bridges

N Chalfen Blvd over Drainage Basin

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.3 MI W 67th Ave · Structure no. 10932

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
590
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Chalfen Blvd over Drainage Basin is a concrete continuous culvert carrying N Chalfen Blvd 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 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 590 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2038. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN Chalfen Blvd
CrossesDrainage Basin
Location0.3 MI W 67th Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.7505, -112.2116
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 rating84 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic590 (2015)
Projected traffic600 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 Chalfen Blvd over Drainage Basin built?

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

What condition is N Chalfen Blvd 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 Chalfen Blvd over Drainage Basin carry?

About 590 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N Chalfen Blvd over Drainage Basin?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns N Chalfen Blvd over Drainage Basin?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.