US Bridges

Apache Trl-Old US over Wash

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 4.3 MI West of JCT SR 88 · Structure no. 04113

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
94,421
2020 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 1988, 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 94,421 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 94,431 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 41 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
Location4.3 MI West of JCT SR 88
RouteState Highway 60
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.4151, -111.6237
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94,421 (2020)
Projected traffic94,431 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2022 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 1988.

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 2022.

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

About 94,421 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Apache Trl-Old US over Wash?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Apache Trl-Old US over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.