US Bridges

SR 85 over Rainbow Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 14.0 MI S JCT I 10 · Structure no. 02771

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
202 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
7,356
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 85 over Rainbow Wash is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 85 over Rainbow Wash in Maricopa 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 7,356 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,366 by 2042. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 85
CrossesRainbow Wash
Location14.0 MI S JCT I 10
RouteState Highway 85
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.23525, -112.64141
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,356 (2023)
Projected traffic7,366 by 2042
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 85 over Rainbow Wash built?

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

What condition is SR 85 over Rainbow Wash 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 85 over Rainbow Wash carry?

About 7,356 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is SR 85 over Rainbow Wash?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 85 over Rainbow Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.