US Bridges

Meridian RD over Queen Creek

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.23 MI S Cherrywood DR · Structure no. 11740

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,111
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meridian RD over Queen Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Meridian RD over Queen Creek in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8,111 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,121 by 2042. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMeridian RD
CrossesQueen Creek
Location0.23 MI S Cherrywood DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.231, -111.5829
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating79 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length165 ft (50.3 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 traffic8,111 (2023)
Projected traffic8,121 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Meridian RD over Queen Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meridian RD over Queen Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Meridian RD over Queen Creek carry?

About 8,111 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Meridian RD over Queen Creek?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Meridian RD over Queen Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.