US Bridges

SR B8 over Wash

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.4 MI W JCT SR 85 · Structure no. 04441

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
65 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
7,296
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR B8 over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR B8 over Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 7,296 vehicles a day, roughly 46% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,306 by 2041. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR B8
CrossesWash
Location0.4 MI W JCT SR 85
RouteState Highway 8
StateArizona
Coordinates32.9492, -112.7066
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,296 (2021)
Projected traffic7,306 by 2041
Trucks46%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 B8 over Wash built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR B8 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR B8 over Wash carry?

About 7,296 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 46% are trucks.

How long is SR B8 over Wash?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR B8 over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.