US Bridges

W. Edgemont over Drainage Channel

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · Suncor Develoment Company · Structure no. 11473

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Edgemont over Drainage Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying W. Edgemont over Drainage Channel in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 210 vehicles a day, projected to reach 220 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW. Edgemont
CrossesDrainage Channel
LocationSuncor Develoment Company
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.4788, -112.3669
Functional classUrban Local

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 rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 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 traffic210 (2023)
Projected traffic220 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 W. Edgemont over Drainage Channel built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. Edgemont 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 W. Edgemont over Drainage Channel carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is W. Edgemont over Drainage Channel?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns W. Edgemont over Drainage Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.