US Bridges

Calle Lejos over Drainage Basin

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · Corner N78th Av & Calle L · Structure no. 11484

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Calle Lejos over Drainage Basin is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Calle Lejos over Drainage Basin in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCalle Lejos
CrossesDrainage Basin
LocationCorner N78th Av & Calle L
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.70348, -112.22784
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2024)
Projected traffic70 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Calle Lejos over Drainage Basin built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Calle Lejos over Drainage Basin 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Calle Lejos over Drainage Basin carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Calle Lejos over Drainage Basin?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Calle Lejos over Drainage Basin?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.