US Bridges

Indian School RD over Drainage Channel

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · West of Wigwam Blvd · Structure no. 11470

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
108 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
17,990
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indian School RD over Drainage Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Indian School RD 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 17,990 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,000 by 2042. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIndian School RD
CrossesDrainage Channel
LocationWest of Wigwam Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.4927, -112.3818
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 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 traffic17,990 (2023)
Projected traffic18,000 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Indian School RD over Drainage Channel built?

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

What condition is Indian School RD over Drainage 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Indian School RD over Drainage Channel carry?

About 17,990 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Indian School RD over Drainage Channel?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Indian School RD over Drainage Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.