US Bridges

I 17 & Efr over Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 10.8 MI N JCT US 60 · Structure no. 05732

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200,470
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 17 & Efr over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I 17 & Efr over Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 61 years old, older than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200,470 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 200,480 by 2037. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 17 & Efr
CrossesWash
Location10.8 MI N JCT US 60
RouteInterstate 17
StateArizona
Coordinates33.6327, -112.1162
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating86 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic200,470 (2017)
Projected traffic200,480 by 2037
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure16
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I 17 & Efr over Wash built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is I 17 & Efr over Wash in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2022.

How much traffic does I 17 & Efr over Wash carry?

About 200,470 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is I 17 & Efr over Wash?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I 17 & Efr over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.