US Bridges

99th Avenue over Durango Regional Drain

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.50 MI S of Buckeye RD · Structure no. 11417

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2020
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

99th Avenue over Durango Regional Drain is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 99th Avenue over Durango Regional Drain in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,010 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries99th Avenue
CrossesDurango Regional Drain
Location0.50 MI S of Buckeye RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.4139, -112.2724
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionDecember 2020
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 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 traffic12,000 (2020)
Projected traffic12,010 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 99th Avenue over Durango Regional Drain built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is 99th Avenue over Durango Regional Drain 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 December 2020.

How much traffic does 99th Avenue over Durango Regional Drain carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 99th Avenue over Durango Regional Drain?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 99th Avenue over Durango Regional Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.