US Bridges

I 8; WB over Vekol Wash

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 29.1 MI E JCT SR 85 · Structure no. 00422

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
188 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,251
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 8; WB over Vekol Wash is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 8; WB over Vekol Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 71 years old, older 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 3,251 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,261 by 2042. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 8; WB
CrossesVekol Wash
Location29.1 MI E JCT SR 85
RouteInterstate 8
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.8419, -112.2523
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,251 (2022)
Projected traffic3,261 by 2042
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 I 8; WB over Vekol Wash built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is I 8; WB over Vekol Wash 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I 8; WB over Vekol Wash carry?

About 3,251 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is I 8; WB over Vekol Wash?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 8; WB over Vekol Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.