US Bridges

Ammo Road over Unnamed Drainage

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.5 MI S of Super Sabre S · Structure no. AFAZNUEX00003

Built
1994
31 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2018 count
Owner
Federal
Air Force

About this bridge

Ammo Road over Unnamed Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Ammo Road over Unnamed Drainage in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1994 and reconstructed in 2005, 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 240 by 2038. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAmmo Road
CrossesUnnamed Drainage
Location0.5 MI S of Super Sabre S
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.52255, -112.37535
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2018)
Projected traffic240 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerAir Force
Maintained byAir Force
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 Ammo Road over Unnamed Drainage built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Ammo Road over Unnamed Drainage 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 Ammo Road over Unnamed Drainage carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Ammo Road over Unnamed Drainage?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Ammo Road over Unnamed Drainage?

It is owned by the Air Force.