US Bridges

Granite View Drive over Drainage Channel

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.01 MI N of Desert Foot · Structure no. 11424

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel Continuous
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Granite View Drive over Drainage Channel is a steel continuous culvert carrying Granite View Drive over Drainage Channel in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGranite View Drive
CrossesDrainage Channel
Location0.01 MI N of Desert Foot
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.3179, -112.0598
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2020)
Projected traffic360 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 Granite View Drive over Drainage Channel built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Granite View Drive over Drainage Channel 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Granite View Drive over Drainage Channel carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Granite View Drive over Drainage Channel?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Granite View Drive over Drainage Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.