US Bridges

Wild Horse Pass Bl over Man Made Waterway

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 2.25 Miles W of I-10 · Structure no. 00000000000H805

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2019 count
Owner
Tribal
Indian Tribal Government

About this bridge

Wild Horse Pass Bl over Man Made Waterway is a concrete arch - deck carrying Wild Horse Pass Bl over Man Made Waterway in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2039. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWild Horse Pass Bl
CrossesMan Made Waterway
Location2.25 Miles W of I-10
StateArizona
Coordinates33.268, -111.99032
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2019)
Projected traffic30 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerIndian Tribal Government
Maintained byIndian Tribal Government
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wild Horse Pass Bl over Man Made Waterway built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wild Horse Pass Bl over Man Made Waterway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Wild Horse Pass Bl over Man Made Waterway carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wild Horse Pass Bl over Man Made Waterway?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Wild Horse Pass Bl over Man Made Waterway?

It is owned by the Indian Tribal Government.