US Bridges

SR B 8; FAP 023 over Sand Tank Wash

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.5 MI W JCT SR 85 · Structure no. 00444

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
108 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
7,296
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR B 8; FAP 023 over Sand Tank Wash is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR B 8; FAP 023 over Sand Tank Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 97 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 7,296 vehicles a day, roughly 46% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,306 by 2041. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR B 8; FAP 023
CrossesSand Tank Wash
Location0.5 MI W JCT SR 85
RouteState Highway 8
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.9487, -112.7093
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,296 (2021)
Projected traffic7,306 by 2041
Trucks46%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SR B 8; FAP 023 over Sand Tank Wash built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is SR B 8; FAP 023 over Sand Tank 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR B 8; FAP 023 over Sand Tank Wash carry?

About 7,296 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 46% are trucks.

How long is SR B 8; FAP 023 over Sand Tank Wash?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns SR B 8; FAP 023 over Sand Tank Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.