US Bridges

Lake Pleasant Pkw over Drainage Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · @ JCT W/ Happy Valley RD · Structure no. 10988

Built
2006
19 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,584
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Pleasant Pkw over Drainage Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Lake Pleasant Pkw over Drainage Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2006 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 19 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 10,584 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,594 by 2038. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLake Pleasant Pkw
CrossesDrainage Wash
Location@ JCT W/ Happy Valley RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.71111, -112.27233
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,584 (2018)
Projected traffic10,594 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure7
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 Lake Pleasant Pkw over Drainage Wash built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Lake Pleasant Pkw over Drainage Wash 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 2024.

How much traffic does Lake Pleasant Pkw over Drainage Wash carry?

About 10,584 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lake Pleasant Pkw over Drainage Wash?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Lake Pleasant Pkw over Drainage Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.