US Bridges

Paradise DR over Channel

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · W of Scottsdale RD · Structure no. 11217

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paradise DR over Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Paradise DR over Channel in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 350 vehicles a day, projected to reach 360 by 2038. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 80 ft wide.

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesParadise DR
CrossesChannel
LocationW of Scottsdale RD
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2018)
Projected traffic360 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Paradise DR over Channel built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paradise DR 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 Paradise DR over Channel carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Paradise DR over Channel?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Paradise DR over Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.