US Bridges

Paraiso DR over Channel

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 100 E of Pima RD · Structure no. 11273

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
610
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paraiso DR over Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Paraiso DR over Channel in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 610 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 620 by 2040. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesParaiso DR
CrossesChannel
Location100 E of Pima RD
RouteCity Street 0
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating85 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 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 traffic610 (2025)
Projected traffic620 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Paraiso DR over Channel built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paraiso 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 Paraiso DR over Channel carry?

About 610 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Paraiso DR over Channel?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Paraiso DR over Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.