US Bridges

Princess DR over Drainage Channel

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Maricopa County, Arizona · East of 68th ST · Structure no. 11194

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2020
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Princess DR over Drainage Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Princess DR over Drainage Channel in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2006, 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 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 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPrincess DR
CrossesDrainage Channel
LocationEast of 68th ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.6478, -111.9339
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2020
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 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 traffic500 (2020)
Projected traffic510 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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 Princess DR over Drainage Channel built?

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

What condition is Princess DR over Drainage Channel 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 December 2020.

How much traffic does Princess DR over Drainage Channel carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Princess DR over Drainage Channel?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Princess DR over Drainage Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.