US Bridges

Northern Pkwy over 135th Ave Channel

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.5 MI W of Dysart · Structure no. 11360

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,710
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Northern Pkwy over 135th Ave Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Northern Pkwy over 135th Ave Channel in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 19,710 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,720 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNorthern Pkwy
Crosses135th Ave Channel
Location0.5 MI W of Dysart
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.5522, -112.35
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 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 traffic19,710 (2024)
Projected traffic19,720 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Northern Pkwy over 135th Ave Channel built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Northern Pkwy over 135th Ave 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Northern Pkwy over 135th Ave Channel carry?

About 19,710 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Northern Pkwy over 135th Ave Channel?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Northern Pkwy over 135th Ave Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.