US Bridges

Cactus RD over Channel

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Maricopa County, Arizona · 500 W of 93rd ST · Structure no. 11227

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,600
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cactus RD over Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Cactus RD over Channel in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 28,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,610 by 2038. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 119 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesCactus RD
CrossesChannel
Location500 W of 93rd ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2021
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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width119 ft (36.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,600 (2018)
Projected traffic28,610 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$100,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cactus RD over Channel built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cactus 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 February 2021.

How much traffic does Cactus RD over Channel carry?

About 28,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cactus RD over Channel?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 119 ft wide.

Who owns Cactus RD over Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.