US Bridges

Apache Trail over Wash

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 3.0 MI W JCT SR 88 · Structure no. 04119

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
94,421
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Apache Trail over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Apache Trail over Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesApache Trail
CrossesWash
Location3.0 MI W JCT SR 88
RouteState Highway 60
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.415, -111.6015
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 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.9 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Apache Trail over Wash built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Apache Trail 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 Trail over Wash carry?

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

How long is Apache Trail over Wash?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns Apache Trail over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.