US Bridges

Scottsdale RD over Channel

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · @ Hummingbird LN · Structure no. 11214

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
37,500
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scottsdale RD over Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Scottsdale RD over Channel 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 37,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,510 by 2038. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 167 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesScottsdale RD
CrossesChannel
Location@ Hummingbird LN
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width167 ft (50.9 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,500 (2018)
Projected traffic37,510 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Scottsdale RD over Channel built?

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

What condition is Scottsdale RD over 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Scottsdale RD over Channel carry?

About 37,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Scottsdale RD over Channel?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 167 ft wide.

Who owns Scottsdale RD over Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.