US Bridges

Apache Trl-Old US over Wash

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 1.5 MI W of Ellsworth RD · Structure no. 04112

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,000
2014 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 1961, so it is 64 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,010 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 53 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
Coordinates33.4154, -111.6591
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2014)
Projected traffic7,010 by 2040
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Apache Trl-Old US over Wash built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

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 7,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Apache Trl-Old US over Wash?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Apache Trl-Old US over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.