36th Street over Tempe Drain
FairMaricopa County, Arizona · 0.02 MI S of Elwood ST · Structure no. 11378
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
36th Street over Tempe Drain is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 36th Street over Tempe Drain in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,510 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 36th Street over Tempe Drain built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is 36th Street over Tempe Drain 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 December 2022.
How much traffic does 36th Street over Tempe Drain carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 36th Street over Tempe Drain?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns 36th Street over Tempe Drain?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.