US Bridges

Pima Freeway over Wash

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Maricopa County, Arizona · MP 30.8 WB 101 · Structure no. 07040

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
70 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
186,773
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pima Freeway over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Pima Freeway over Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 186,773 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 186,743 by 2041. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long.

Location

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CarriesPima Freeway
CrossesWash
LocationMP 30.8 WB 101
RouteState Highway 101
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.67131, -111.99667
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic186,773 (2021)
Projected traffic186,743 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure14
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Pima Freeway over Wash built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pima Freeway 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Pima Freeway over Wash carry?

About 186,773 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pima Freeway over Wash?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Pima Freeway over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.