US Bridges

Lower Buckeye RD over Drainage Channel

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 1/4M E of Perryville RD · Structure no. 11481

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
56 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,510
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lower Buckeye RD over Drainage Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Lower Buckeye RD over Drainage Channel in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 2,510 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,520 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLower Buckeye RD
CrossesDrainage Channel
Location1/4M E of Perryville RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.4211, -112.4528
Functional classUrban Collector

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 rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 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 traffic2,510 (2023)
Projected traffic2,520 by 2042
Trucks5%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lower Buckeye RD over Drainage Channel built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lower Buckeye 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 Lower Buckeye RD over Drainage Channel carry?

About 2,510 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lower Buckeye RD over Drainage Channel?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Lower Buckeye RD over Drainage Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.