US Bridges

Apache Trl-Old US over Wash

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 1.5 MI W of Ellsworth RD · Structure no. 04111

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1942
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,010
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Apache Trl-Old US over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Apache Trl-Old US over Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1942, so it is 95 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 7,010 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,020 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesApache Trl-Old US
CrossesWash
Location1.5 MI W of Ellsworth RD
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.4151, -111.6602
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,010 (2022)
Projected traffic7,020 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Apache Trl-Old US over Wash built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1942.

What condition is Apache Trl-Old US over 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Apache Trl-Old US over Wash carry?

About 7,010 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Apache Trl-Old US over Wash?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Apache Trl-Old US over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.