US Bridges

92nd ST over Channel

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.2 MI S JCT Thndrbird RD · Structure no. 11232

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

92nd ST over Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 92nd ST over Channel in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,410 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 174 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries92nd ST
CrossesChannel
Location0.2 MI S JCT Thndrbird RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.6086, -111.8827
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width174 ft (53 m)
Roadway width172 ft (52.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2020)
Projected traffic3,410 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
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 92nd ST over Channel built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is 92nd ST over Channel in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2022.

How much traffic does 92nd ST over Channel carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 92nd ST over Channel?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 174 ft wide.

Who owns 92nd ST over Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.