US Bridges

Legacy Blvd over Channel

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 450 E of Pima RD · Structure no. 11253

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,400
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Legacy Blvd over Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Legacy Blvd over 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 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 9,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,410 by 2038. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLegacy Blvd
CrossesChannel
Location450 E of Pima RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.6543, -111.8854
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 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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 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 traffic9,400 (2018)
Projected traffic9,410 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
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 Legacy Blvd over Channel built?

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

What condition is Legacy Blvd 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 Legacy Blvd over Channel carry?

About 9,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Legacy Blvd over Channel?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Legacy Blvd over Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.