US Bridges

Shea Way over Drainage Channel

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Pinal County, Arizona · 0.1 MI N JCT Mcg HWY · Structure no. 10824

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,350
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shea Way over Drainage Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Shea Way over Drainage Channel in Pinal 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 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 11,350 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,360 by 2040. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesShea Way
CrossesDrainage Channel
Location0.1 MI N JCT Mcg HWY
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPinal County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.0381, -112.0171
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,350 (2020)
Projected traffic11,360 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Shea Way over Drainage Channel built?

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

What condition is Shea Way 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does Shea Way over Drainage Channel carry?

About 11,350 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Shea Way over Drainage Channel?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Shea Way over Drainage Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.